US Bridges

FM 2145 over Rocky Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Texas · 0.25 MI S of FM 3011 · Structure no. 130760201701004

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

About this bridge

FM 2145 over Rocky Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2145 over Rocky 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 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 789 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2145
CrossesRocky Creek
Location0.25 MI S of FM 3011
RouteState Highway 2145
CountyFayette County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.03727, -96.83593
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 spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 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 Rocky 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 Rocky 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 Rocky Creek carry?

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

How long is FM 2145 over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2145 over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.