US Bridges

FM 116 over Trib of House CR

Fair

Coryell County, Texas · 1.38 MI N of FM 1113 · Structure no. 090500072401004

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,020
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 116 over Trib of House CR is a concrete culvert carrying FM 116 over Trib of House CR in Coryell County, Texas. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 13,020 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,040 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 116
CrossesTrib of House CR
Location1.38 MI N of FM 1113
RouteState Highway 116
CountyCoryell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.14556, -97.90237
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,020 (2020)
Projected traffic15,040 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 116 over Trib of House CR built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is FM 116 over Trib of House CR 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 Trib of House CR carry?

About 13,020 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 116 over Trib of House CR?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns FM 116 over Trib of House CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.