US Bridges

FM 2160 over Hurricane Creek Trib

Fair

Houston County, Texas · 0.5 MI NW of US 287 · Structure no. 111140235701001

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
485
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2160 over Hurricane Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2160 over Hurricane Creek Trib in Houston County, Texas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 68 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 485 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 940 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2160
CrossesHurricane Creek Trib
Location0.5 MI NW of US 287
RouteState Highway 2160
CountyHouston County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.3642, -95.48134
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
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
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic485 (2019)
Projected traffic940 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$59,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2160 over Hurricane Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is FM 2160 over Hurricane Creek Trib 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 2160 over Hurricane Creek Trib carry?

About 485 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 2160 over Hurricane Creek Trib?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2160 over Hurricane Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.