US Bridges

FM 215 over Cave Creek Branch

Good

Coryell County, Texas · 7.53 MI NE of SH 36 · Structure no. 090500287101002

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
599
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 215 over Cave Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 215 over Cave Creek Branch in Coryell County, Texas. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 83 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 599 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 860 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 215
CrossesCave Creek Branch
Location7.53 MI NE of SH 36
RouteState Highway 215
CountyCoryell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.57006, -97.66987
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic599 (2020)
Projected traffic860 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 215 over Cave Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is FM 215 over Cave Creek Branch 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 2024.

How much traffic does FM 215 over Cave Creek Branch carry?

About 599 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 215 over Cave Creek Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FM 215 over Cave Creek Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.