US Bridges

FM 2114 over Rice Creek

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 2.60 MI SW of Hill C/L · Structure no. 091610206102002

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
507
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2114 over Rice Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2114 over Rice Creek in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 70 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 507 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2037. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2114
CrossesRice Creek
Location2.60 MI SW of Hill C/L
RouteState Highway 2114
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.8304, -97.03681
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic507 (2020)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2037
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 2114 over Rice Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is FM 2114 over Rice 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2114 over Rice Creek carry?

About 507 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FM 2114 over Rice Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2114 over Rice Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.