US Bridges

FM 115 over Indian Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Texas · 2.6 MI S of FM 3007 · Structure no. 010810072301013

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
687
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 115 over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 115 over Indian Creek in Franklin County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 687 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 115
CrossesIndian Creek
Location2.6 MI S of FM 3007
RouteState Highway 115
CountyFranklin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.00175, -95.18149
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic687 (2023)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 115 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 115 over Indian 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FM 115 over Indian Creek carry?

About 687 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 115 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns FM 115 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.