US Bridges

FM 232 over Peachtree Creek Relief

Fair

Houston County, Texas · 2.2 MI S of SH 7 · Structure no. 111140093901003

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
145
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 232 over Peachtree Creek Relief is a concrete slab carrying FM 232 over Peachtree Creek Relief in Houston County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 145 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 232
CrossesPeachtree Creek Relief
Location2.2 MI S of SH 7
RouteState Highway 232
CountyHouston County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.30478, -95.29666
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2019)
Projected traffic140 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 232 over Peachtree Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 232 over Peachtree Creek Relief 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 232 over Peachtree Creek Relief carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 232 over Peachtree Creek Relief?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 232 over Peachtree Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.