US Bridges

FM 115 over Brushy Crk

Fair

Franklin County, Texas · 4.5 MI S of FM 3007 · Structure no. 010810072301014

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
212 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
687
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 115 over Brushy Crk is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 115 over Brushy Crk 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 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 115
CrossesBrushy Crk
Location4.5 MI S of FM 3007
RouteState Highway 115
CountyFranklin County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.97516, -95.1844
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$854,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 115 over Brushy Crk built?

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

What condition is FM 115 over Brushy Crk 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 Brushy Crk carry?

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

How long is FM 115 over Brushy Crk?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 115 over Brushy Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.