US Bridges

FM 2102 over Doe Creek

Fair

Karnes County, Texas · 2.3 MI W of SH 72 · Structure no. 161290223401002

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,866
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2102 over Doe Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FM 2102 over Doe Creek in Karnes County, Texas. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 83 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 1,866 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,120 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFM 2102
CrossesDoe Creek
Location2.3 MI W of SH 72
RouteState Highway 2102
StateTexas
Coordinates28.81746, -97.89874
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,866 (2020)
Projected traffic3,120 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 2102 over Doe Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is FM 2102 over Doe 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2102 over Doe Creek carry?

About 1,866 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 2102 over Doe Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2102 over Doe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.