US Bridges

FM 265 over Little Croton Creek

Fair

Dickens County, Texas · 1.40 MI N. of US 82 · Structure no. 250630095001020

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 265 over Little Croton Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 265 over Little Croton Creek in Dickens County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2031. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 265
CrossesLittle Croton Creek
Location1.40 MI N. of US 82
RouteState Highway 265
CountyDickens County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.64111, -100.76301
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic100 by 2031
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 265 over Little Croton Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 265 over Little Croton 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 265 over Little Croton Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 265 over Little Croton Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FM 265 over Little Croton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.