US Bridges

FM 2915 over Kellisons Creek

Good

Houston County, Texas · 4.90 MI W of FM 230 · Structure no. 111140244802002

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2915 over Kellisons Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2915 over Kellisons Creek in Houston County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2033. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesFM 2915
CrossesKellisons Creek
Location4.90 MI W of FM 230
RouteState Highway 2915
StateTexas
Coordinates31.08071, -95.6196
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
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic400 by 2033
Trucks2%
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 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 2915 over Kellisons Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2915 over Kellisons 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 2915 over Kellisons Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FM 2915 over Kellisons Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2915 over Kellisons Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.