US Bridges

FM 227 over San Pedro Creek

Good

Houston County, Texas · 2.1 MI W of SH 21 · Structure no. 111140093702021

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
268
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 227 over San Pedro Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 227 over San Pedro Creek in Houston County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 268 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2033. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesFM 227
CrossesSan Pedro Creek
Location2.1 MI W of SH 21
RouteState Highway 227
StateTexas
Coordinates31.5348, -95.27935
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic268 (2019)
Projected traffic400 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 227 over San Pedro Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 227 over San Pedro 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 227 over San Pedro Creek carry?

About 268 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 227 over San Pedro Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 227 over San Pedro Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.