US Bridges

FM 2200 over Black Creek

Good

Medina County, Texas · 4.1 MI W of SH 173 · Structure no. 151630252001003

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,161
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2200 over Black Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2200 over Black Creek in Medina County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,161 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,252 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM 2200
CrossesBlack Creek
Location4.1 MI W of SH 173
RouteState Highway 2200
StateTexas
Coordinates29.14097, -98.98075
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 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 traffic1,161 (2023)
Projected traffic2,252 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Black Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2200 over Black Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2200 over Black Creek carry?

About 1,161 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM 2200 over Black Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2200 over Black Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.