FM 2144 over Waterhole Creek
GoodColorado County, Texas · 1.00 MI W of FM 155 · Structure no. 130450206301001
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 263
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 2144 over Waterhole Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2144 over Waterhole Creek in Colorado County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 263 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 347 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 2144 over Waterhole Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 2144 over Waterhole 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 2144 over Waterhole Creek carry?
About 263 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is FM 2144 over Waterhole Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns FM 2144 over Waterhole Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.