US Bridges

FM 116 over Table Rock Creek

Fair

Coryell County, Texas · 2.72 MI S of FM 580 · Structure no. 090500072401020

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
240 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,061
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 116 over Table Rock Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FM 116 over Table Rock Creek in Coryell County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 5 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 5,061 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,540 by 2033. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 116
CrossesTable Rock Creek
Location2.72 MI S of FM 580
RouteState Highway 116
CountyCoryell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.22797, -97.91171
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,061 (2020)
Projected traffic8,540 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 116 over Table Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 116 over Table Rock 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does FM 116 over Table Rock Creek carry?

About 5,061 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 116 over Table Rock Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 116 over Table Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.