US Bridges

FM 2185 over Wild Horse Creek

Fair

Culberson County, Texas · 11.3 MI NE of SH 54 · Structure no. 240550115801001

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
176
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2185 over Wild Horse Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2185 over Wild Horse Creek in Culberson County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 176 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2185
CrossesWild Horse Creek
Location11.3 MI NE of SH 54
RouteState Highway 2185
CountyCulberson County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.11411, -104.69996
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic176 (2020)
Projected traffic110 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2185 over Wild Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2185 over Wild Horse 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2185 over Wild Horse Creek carry?

About 176 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is FM 2185 over Wild Horse Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2185 over Wild Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.