US Bridges

FM 115 over Big Cypress Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Texas · 7.8 MI S of IH 30 · Structure no. 010810279701002

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
2,000 ft
50 main spans
Daily traffic
2,526
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 115 over Big Cypress Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 115 over Big Cypress Creek in Franklin County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 2,526 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2033. The structure is 2,000 ft (609.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 115
CrossesBig Cypress Creek
Location7.8 MI S of IH 30
RouteState Highway 115
CountyFranklin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.04944, -95.21945
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans50
Design loadH 20
Structure length2,000 ft (609.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,526 (2023)
Projected traffic2,700 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Big Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 115 over Big Cypress 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 Big Cypress Creek carry?

About 2,526 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 115 over Big Cypress Creek?

The structure is 2,000 ft (609.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 115 over Big Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.