US Bridges

FM 240 over Clear Fork Creek

Fair

DeWitt County, Texas · 1.35 MI S of FM 2816 · Structure no. 130620057305013

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
609
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 240 over Clear Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 240 over Clear Fork Creek in DeWitt 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 609 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,970 by 2033. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 240
CrossesClear Fork Creek
Location1.35 MI S of FM 2816
RouteState Highway 240
CountyDeWitt County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.11055, -97.47957
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic609 (2023)
Projected traffic1,970 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 240 over Clear Fork Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 240 over Clear Fork 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 240 over Clear Fork Creek carry?

About 609 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is FM 240 over Clear Fork Creek?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 240 over Clear Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.