US Bridges

FM 2169 over Johnson Fork Creek

Fair

Kimble County, Texas · 7.71 MI SE of Loop 481 · Structure no. 071340200701003

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
202
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2169 over Johnson Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2169 over Johnson Fork Creek in Kimble 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 202 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFM 2169
CrossesJohnson Fork Creek
Location7.71 MI SE of Loop 481
RouteState Highway 2169
CountyKimble County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.45156, -99.67463
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic202 (2020)
Projected traffic420 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 2169 over Johnson Fork Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 2169 over Johnson Fork 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 2169 over Johnson Fork Creek carry?

About 202 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is FM 2169 over Johnson Fork Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2169 over Johnson Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.