US Bridges

FM 205 over Sycamore Creek

Good

Hood County, Texas · 2.9 MI W of FM 51 · Structure no. 021120199002004

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
451
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 205 over Sycamore Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 205 over Sycamore Creek in Hood County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 451 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2033. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesFM 205
CrossesSycamore Creek
Location2.9 MI W of FM 51
RouteState Highway 205
StateTexas
Coordinates32.27263, -97.96077
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic451 (2020)
Projected traffic430 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 205 over Sycamore Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 205 over Sycamore Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FM 205 over Sycamore Creek carry?

About 451 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 205 over Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 205 over Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.