US Bridges

FM 85 over Bridge Creek Tributary

Good

Henderson County, Texas · 2.50 MI W of SH 274 · Structure no. 101080069702035

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,165
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 85 over Bridge Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying FM 85 over Bridge Creek Tributary in Henderson County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 5,165 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,370 by 2033. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 85
CrossesBridge Creek Tributary
Location2.50 MI W of SH 274
RouteState Highway 85
CountyHenderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.3216, -96.25524
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,165 (2020)
Projected traffic6,370 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 85 over Bridge Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 85 over Bridge Creek Tributary 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 85 over Bridge Creek Tributary carry?

About 5,165 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 85 over Bridge Creek Tributary?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FM 85 over Bridge Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.