US Bridges

FM 2207 over IH 20

Fair

Gregg County, Texas · 3.30 MI W of SH 42 · Structure no. 100930049507229

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
680
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2207 over IH 20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2207 over IH 20 in Gregg County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 680 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 950 by 2033. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2207
CrossesIH 20
Location3.30 MI W of SH 42
RouteState Highway 2207
CountyGregg County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.43245, -94.91955
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2013)
Projected traffic950 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$155,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2207 over IH 20 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2207 over IH 20 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2207 over IH 20 carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 2207 over IH 20?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2207 over IH 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.