US Bridges

FM 2145 over Jordan Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Texas · 3.10 MI N of US 77 · Structure no. 130760201701001

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
972
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2145 over Jordan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2145 over Jordan Creek in Fayette 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 972 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,341 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2145
CrossesJordan Creek
Location3.10 MI N of US 77
RouteState Highway 2145
CountyFayette County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.97796, -96.85153
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic972 (2022)
Projected traffic1,341 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 2145 over Jordan Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 2145 over Jordan 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2145 over Jordan Creek carry?

About 972 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM 2145 over Jordan Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2145 over Jordan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.