FM 229 over Little Elkhart Creek
GoodHouston County, Texas · 9.80 MI NW of Lp 304 · Structure no. 111140034004020
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 639
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 229 over Little Elkhart Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 229 over Little Elkhart Creek in Houston County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 639 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2033. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 229 over Little Elkhart Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 229 over Little Elkhart 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does FM 229 over Little Elkhart Creek carry?
About 639 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is FM 229 over Little Elkhart Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM 229 over Little Elkhart Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.