US Bridges

FM 2238 over Rocky Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Texas · 0.70 MI N of IH 10 · Structure no. 130760209701003

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
150 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
154
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2238 over Rocky Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 2238 over Rocky 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 154 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 191 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2238
CrossesRocky Creek
Location0.70 MI N of IH 10
RouteState Highway 2238
CountyFayette County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.70245, -97.00376
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic154 (2022)
Projected traffic191 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 2238 over Rocky Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 2238 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2238 over Rocky Creek carry?

About 154 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 2238 over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2238 over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.