FM 221 over Collards Creek
GoodHamilton County, Texas · 1.5 MI NW of Shive · Structure no. 090980093601001
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 66
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 221 over Collards Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 221 over Collards Creek in Hamilton County, Texas. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 72 years old, older 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 66 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 221 over Collards Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is FM 221 over Collards 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 221 over Collards Creek carry?
About 66 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.
How long is FM 221 over Collards Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns FM 221 over Collards Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.