US Bridges

FM 230 over Tantabogue Creek Trib

Good

Houston County, Texas · 2.0 MI SW of SH 19 · Structure no. 111140093101030

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
213
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 230 over Tantabogue Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying FM 230 over Tantabogue Creek Trib in Houston County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 213 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 298 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesFM 230
CrossesTantabogue Creek Trib
Location2.0 MI SW of SH 19
RouteState Highway 230
StateTexas
Coordinates31.10586, -95.46588
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic213 (2023)
Projected traffic298 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 230 over Tantabogue Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 230 over Tantabogue Creek Trib 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FM 230 over Tantabogue Creek Trib carry?

About 213 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 230 over Tantabogue Creek Trib?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 230 over Tantabogue Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.