US Bridges

FM 2204 over Dutchman Creek

Good

Gregg County, Texas · 0.90 MI W of SH 322 · Structure no. 100930207201006

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,497
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2204 over Dutchman Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2204 over Dutchman Creek in Gregg County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,497 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,250 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 2204
CrossesDutchman Creek
Location0.90 MI W of SH 322
RouteState Highway 2204
StateTexas
Coordinates32.38341, -94.73663
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,497 (2020)
Projected traffic2,250 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2204 over Dutchman Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2204 over Dutchman Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2204 over Dutchman Creek carry?

About 1,497 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 2204 over Dutchman Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2204 over Dutchman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.