US Bridges

FM 2113 over Castleman Creek

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 1.6 MI SW of IH 35 · Structure no. 091610206001002

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,769
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2113 over Castleman Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2113 over Castleman Creek in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 68 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 5,769 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,520 by 2033. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2113
CrossesCastleman Creek
Location1.6 MI SW of IH 35
RouteState Highway 2113
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.44512, -97.19356
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,769 (2020)
Projected traffic8,520 by 2033
Trucks8%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$500,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2113 over Castleman Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is FM 2113 over Castleman 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2113 over Castleman Creek carry?

About 5,769 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 2113 over Castleman Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2113 over Castleman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.