FM 116 over Ripstein Creek
FairCoryell County, Texas · 2.88 MI N of FM 1113 · Structure no. 090500072401002
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,803
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 116 over Ripstein Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 116 over Ripstein Creek in Coryell County, Texas. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 80 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 7,803 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,290 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 116 over Ripstein Creek built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is FM 116 over Ripstein Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does FM 116 over Ripstein Creek carry?
About 7,803 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FM 116 over Ripstein Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.
Who owns FM 116 over Ripstein Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.