US Bridges

FM 615 over Middle Creek

Good

Fayette County, Texas · 1.30 MI E of US 77 · Structure no. 130760169201002

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
231
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 615 over Middle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 615 over Middle Creek in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 231 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2030. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesFM 615
CrossesMiddle Creek
Location1.30 MI E of US 77
RouteState Highway 615
StateTexas
Coordinates29.72053, -96.88128
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic231 (2020)
Projected traffic440 by 2030
Trucks23%
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 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 615 over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 615 over Middle 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 615 over Middle Creek carry?

About 231 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is FM 615 over Middle Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 615 over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.