US Bridges

FM 2207 over Prairie Creek Relief

Fair

Gregg County, Texas · 2.70 MI SE of SH 135 · Structure no. 100930207401006

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
121 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
255
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2207 over Prairie Creek Relief is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2207 over Prairie Creek Relief in Gregg County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 255 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2033. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM 2207
CrossesPrairie Creek Relief
Location2.70 MI SE of SH 135
RouteState Highway 2207
StateTexas
Coordinates32.47193, -94.91983
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic255 (2020)
Projected traffic530 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 2207 over Prairie Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2207 over Prairie Creek Relief 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 Prairie Creek Relief carry?

About 255 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 2207 over Prairie Creek Relief?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2207 over Prairie Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.