US Bridges

FM 219 over Wood Hollow Creek

Good

Erath County, Texas · 4.10 MI NE of FM 8 · Structure no. 020730196302003

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
856
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 219 over Wood Hollow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 219 over Wood Hollow Creek in Erath County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 856 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesFM 219
CrossesWood Hollow Creek
Location4.10 MI NE of FM 8
RouteState Highway 219
StateTexas
Coordinates32.28186, -98.34024
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic856 (2020)
Projected traffic750 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 219 over Wood Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 219 over Wood Hollow 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 219 over Wood Hollow Creek carry?

About 856 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 219 over Wood Hollow Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 219 over Wood Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.