FM 240 over Cooper Creek
GoodDeWitt County, Texas · 0.70 MI S of FM 238 · Structure no. 130620057305014
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 417
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 240 over Cooper Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 240 over Cooper 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 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 417 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 240 over Cooper Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 240 over Cooper 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 240 over Cooper Creek carry?
About 417 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is FM 240 over Cooper Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns FM 240 over Cooper Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.