US Bridges

FM 234 over West Dry Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Texas · 6.33 MI NW of US 59 · Structure no. 131210051501010

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 234 over West Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 234 over West Dry Creek in Jackson County, Texas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 71 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2038. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 234
CrossesWest Dry Creek
Location6.33 MI NW of US 59
RouteState Highway 234
CountyJackson County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.98266, -96.76482
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic110 by 2038
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 234 over West Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is FM 234 over West Dry Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FM 234 over West Dry Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FM 234 over West Dry Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 234 over West Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.