US Bridges

FM 1615 over Coon Creek Tributary

Fair

Henderson County, Texas · 0.40 MI SE of SH 19 · Structure no. 101080162501003

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,595
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1615 over Coon Creek Tributary is a concrete tee beam carrying FM 1615 over Coon Creek Tributary in Henderson County, Texas. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 1,595 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,840 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1615
CrossesCoon Creek Tributary
Location0.40 MI SE of SH 19
RouteState Highway 1615
CountyHenderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.15646, -95.83091
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,595 (2020)
Projected traffic1,840 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1615 over Coon Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1615 over Coon Creek Tributary 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 1615 over Coon Creek Tributary carry?

About 1,595 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 1615 over Coon Creek Tributary?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1615 over Coon Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.