US Bridges

FM 215 over Middle Bosque Creek

Good

Coryell County, Texas · 10.8 MI NE of SH 36 · Structure no. 090500287101003

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
566
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 215 over Middle Bosque Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 215 over Middle Bosque Creek in Coryell County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 566 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 760 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesFM 215
CrossesMiddle Bosque Creek
Location10.8 MI NE of SH 36
RouteState Highway 215
StateTexas
Coordinates31.59269, -97.62559
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic566 (2020)
Projected traffic760 by 2033
Trucks6%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$222.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 215 over Middle Bosque Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 215 over Middle Bosque 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 2024.

How much traffic does FM 215 over Middle Bosque Creek carry?

About 566 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 215 over Middle Bosque Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 215 over Middle Bosque Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.