US Bridges

FM 231 over Tantabogue Creek Relief

Good

Houston County, Texas · 2.45 MI SW of SH 19 · Structure no. 111140093801003

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 231 over Tantabogue Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying FM 231 over Tantabogue Creek Relief in Houston County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesFM 231
CrossesTantabogue Creek Relief
Location2.45 MI SW of SH 19
RouteState Highway 231
StateTexas
Coordinates31.17018, -95.50648
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2023)
Projected traffic126 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 231 over Tantabogue Creek Relief built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 231 over Tantabogue Creek Relief 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 231 over Tantabogue Creek Relief carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 231 over Tantabogue Creek Relief?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FM 231 over Tantabogue Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.