FM 109 over Dry Creek
GoodColorado County, Texas · 0.75 MI N of SH 71 Bus · Structure no. 130450071602023
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,179
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 109 over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 109 over Dry Creek in Colorado County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,179 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,196 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 109 over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 109 over Dry Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does FM 109 over Dry Creek carry?
About 3,179 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FM 109 over Dry Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns FM 109 over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.