US Bridges

FM 116 over Clear Creek

Good

Coryell County, Texas · 0.15 MI S of FM 3046 · Structure no. 090500312801001

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
84 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
5,647
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 116 over Clear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 116 over Clear Creek in Coryell County, Texas. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 57 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 5,647 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,760 by 2033. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 116
CrossesClear Creek
Location0.15 MI S of FM 3046
RouteState Highway 116
StateTexas
Coordinates31.0993, -97.90748
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionNovember 2024
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
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,647 (2020)
Projected traffic6,760 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$600,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 116 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is FM 116 over Clear 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 116 over Clear Creek carry?

About 5,647 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 116 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 116 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.