US Bridges

FM 2145 over Bear Creek

Good

Fayette County, Texas · 5.90 MI N of US 77 · Structure no. 130760201701003

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
789
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2145 over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2145 over Bear Creek in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 789 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFM 2145
CrossesBear Creek
Location5.90 MI N of US 77
RouteState Highway 2145
StateTexas
Coordinates30.01547, -96.84152
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic789 (2020)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2040
Trucks5%
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 Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is FM 2145 over Bear 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2145 over Bear Creek carry?

About 789 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 2145 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2145 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.