US Bridges

FM 831 over Wheelock Creek

Fair

Leon County, Texas · 4.15 MI E of SH 75 · Structure no. 171450145701002

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,061
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 831 over Wheelock Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 831 over Wheelock Creek in Leon County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 1,061 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,485 by 2041. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 831
CrossesWheelock Creek
Location4.15 MI E of SH 75
RouteState Highway 831
CountyLeon County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.41432, -95.94863
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,061 (2010)
Projected traffic1,485 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 831 over Wheelock Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 831 over Wheelock 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 831 over Wheelock Creek carry?

About 1,061 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 831 over Wheelock Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FM 831 over Wheelock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.