US Bridges

FM 2955 over Trib of Coryell Creek

Fair

Coryell County, Texas · 2.03 MI NE of SH 36 · Structure no. 090500302701001

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
177
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2955 over Trib of Coryell Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2955 over Trib of Coryell Creek in Coryell County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 85 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 177 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2955
CrossesTrib of Coryell Creek
Location2.03 MI NE of SH 36
RouteState Highway 2955
CountyCoryell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.58388, -97.80595
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 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 adequacy7: Better than 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 spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span3 ft (0.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic177 (2020)
Projected traffic280 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
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 2955 over Trib of Coryell Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is FM 2955 over Trib of Coryell 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2955 over Trib of Coryell Creek carry?

About 177 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FM 2955 over Trib of Coryell Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 3 ft (0.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2955 over Trib of Coryell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.