US Bridges

FM 2169 over South Llano River

Good

Kimble County, Texas · 0.2 Miles S of US 377 · Structure no. 071340246901002

Built
2011
14 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
131 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
278
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2169 over South Llano River is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron arch - deck carrying FM 2169 over South Llano River in Kimble County, Texas. It was built in 2011 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 278 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2033. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 53 ft wide.

CarriesFM 2169
CrossesSouth Llano River
Location0.2 Miles S of US 377
RouteState Highway 2169
StateTexas
Coordinates30.47918, -99.77793
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic278 (2022)
Projected traffic340 by 2033
Trucks18%
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 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 2169 over South Llano River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is FM 2169 over South Llano River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2169 over South Llano River carry?

About 278 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FM 2169 over South Llano River?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2169 over South Llano River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.