US Bridges

FM 2005 over Merrill Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Texas · At Mills Cl · Structure no. 090980192702002

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
237
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2005 over Merrill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2005 over Merrill Creek 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 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 237 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 299 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2005
CrossesMerrill Creek
LocationAt Mills Cl
RouteState Highway 2005
CountyHamilton County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.57312, -98.38168
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic237 (2023)
Projected traffic299 by 2039
Trucks18%
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 Merrill Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 2005 over Merrill Creek 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 2005 over Merrill Creek carry?

About 237 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FM 2005 over Merrill Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2005 over Merrill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.