US Bridges

FM 2200 over Tehuacana Creek

Fair

Medina County, Texas · 0.36 MI E of FM 462 · Structure no. 151630252001001

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
243
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2200 over Tehuacana Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2200 over Tehuacana Creek in Medina 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 243 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2200
CrossesTehuacana Creek
Location0.36 MI E of FM 462
RouteState Highway 2200
CountyMedina County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.13335, -99.13159
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic243 (2023)
Projected traffic340 by 2042
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 2200 over Tehuacana Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 2200 over Tehuacana 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2200 over Tehuacana Creek carry?

About 243 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is FM 2200 over Tehuacana Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2200 over Tehuacana Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.