US Bridges

FM 1115 over Copperas Creek

Fair

Gonzales County, Texas · 2.80 MI N of SH 97 · Structure no. 130900126202001

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
414
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1115 over Copperas Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1115 over Copperas Creek in Gonzales County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 75 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 414 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1115
CrossesCopperas Creek
Location2.80 MI N of SH 97
RouteState Highway 1115
CountyGonzales County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.72743, -97.27833
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 loadOther
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic414 (2020)
Projected traffic660 by 2040
Trucks10%
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 1115 over Copperas Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is FM 1115 over Copperas 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1115 over Copperas Creek carry?

About 414 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 1115 over Copperas Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1115 over Copperas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.