US Bridges

FM 9 over Bullard Creek Rel No. 2

Good

Harrison County, Texas · 3.30 MI N of US 80 · Structure no. 191030234002003

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,247
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 9 over Bullard Creek Rel No. 2 is a concrete culvert carrying FM 9 over Bullard Creek Rel No. 2 in Harrison County, Texas. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 55 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 1,247 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,780 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 9
CrossesBullard Creek Rel No. 2
Location3.30 MI N of US 80
RouteState Highway 9
CountyHarrison County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.52549, -94.0705
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,247 (2020)
Projected traffic1,780 by 2033
Trucks14%
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 9 over Bullard Creek Rel No. 2 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is FM 9 over Bullard Creek Rel No. 2 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FM 9 over Bullard Creek Rel No. 2 carry?

About 1,247 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 9 over Bullard Creek Rel No. 2?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns FM 9 over Bullard Creek Rel No. 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.