US Bridges

FM 2005 over Lampasas River

Good

Hamilton County, Texas · 0.8 MI E of Mills Cl · Structure no. 090980192702001

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
269
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2005 over Lampasas River is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2005 over Lampasas River in Hamilton County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 269 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 299 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 2005
CrossesLampasas River
Location0.8 MI E of Mills Cl
RouteState Highway 2005
StateTexas
Coordinates31.57664, -98.37021
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic269 (2023)
Projected traffic299 by 2039
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 2005 over Lampasas River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2005 over Lampasas River 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 2005 over Lampasas River carry?

About 269 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FM 2005 over Lampasas River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2005 over Lampasas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.