US Bridges

FM 116 over Buttermilk Creek

Good

Coryell County, Texas · 0.75 MI S of FM 580 · Structure no. 090500072401008

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,630
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 116 over Buttermilk Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 116 over Buttermilk Creek in Coryell County, Texas. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 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 4,630 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,170 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesFM 116
CrossesButtermilk Creek
Location0.75 MI S of FM 580
RouteState Highway 116
CountyCoryell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.25611, -97.90787
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,630 (2020)
Projected traffic4,170 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
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 Buttermilk Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is FM 116 over Buttermilk 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does FM 116 over Buttermilk Creek carry?

About 4,630 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 116 over Buttermilk Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns FM 116 over Buttermilk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.