US Bridges

FM 2114 over Brookeen Creek

Fair

Hill County, Texas · 1.3 MI SW of FM 339 · Structure no. 091100206103013

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
118 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
443
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2114 over Brookeen Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2114 over Brookeen Creek in Hill County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 443 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 558 by 2039. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2114
CrossesBrookeen Creek
Location1.3 MI SW of FM 339
RouteState Highway 2114
CountyHill County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.83116, -96.99052
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 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 rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic443 (2019)
Projected traffic558 by 2039
Trucks20%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2114 over Brookeen Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2114 over Brookeen 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 2114 over Brookeen Creek carry?

About 443 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is FM 2114 over Brookeen Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2114 over Brookeen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.