US Bridges

FM 227 over Murchison Creek

Fair

Houston County, Texas · 0.1 MI NE of FM 2022 · Structure no. 111140093702011

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
471
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 227 over Murchison Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 227 over Murchison Creek in Houston County, Texas. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 73 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 471 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 227
CrossesMurchison Creek
Location0.1 MI NE of FM 2022
RouteState Highway 227
CountyHouston County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.51022, -95.37858
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic471 (2019)
Projected traffic680 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 227 over Murchison Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is FM 227 over Murchison 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 227 over Murchison Creek carry?

About 471 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM 227 over Murchison Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns FM 227 over Murchison Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.