US Bridges

FM 2955 over Coryell Creek

Good

Coryell County, Texas · 4.35 MI N of SH 36 · Structure no. 090500302701002

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
73 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
177
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2955 over Coryell Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2955 over Coryell Creek in Coryell County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 177 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2033. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2955
CrossesCoryell Creek
Location4.35 MI N of SH 36
RouteState Highway 2955
CountyCoryell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.61601, -97.80054
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 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$500,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2955 over Coryell Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2955 over Coryell 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 2955 over Coryell Creek carry?

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

How long is FM 2955 over Coryell Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2955 over Coryell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.