US Bridges

FM 315 over Ledbetter Creek

Fair

Henderson County, Texas · 2.90 MI S of FM 314 · Structure no. 101080089001003

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
473
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 315 over Ledbetter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 315 over Ledbetter Creek in Henderson County, Texas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 473 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 740 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 315
CrossesLedbetter Creek
Location2.90 MI S of FM 314
RouteState Highway 315
CountyHenderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.12423, -95.57542
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic473 (2020)
Projected traffic740 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 315 over Ledbetter Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 315 over Ledbetter 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 315 over Ledbetter Creek carry?

About 473 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 315 over Ledbetter Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 315 over Ledbetter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.