US Bridges

FM 196 over Brushy Creek

Fair

Lamar County, Texas · 0.4 MI W of Red River C/L · Structure no. 011390249001002

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
420 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 196 over Brushy Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 196 over Brushy Creek in Lamar County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 154 by 2039. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 196
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location0.4 MI W of Red River C/L
RouteState Highway 196
CountyLamar County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.42752, -95.31571
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadH 20
Structure length420 ft (128 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2023)
Projected traffic154 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 196 over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 196 over Brushy 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FM 196 over Brushy Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 196 over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 196 over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.