FM 2005 over North Bennett Creek
FairMills County, Texas · 8.20 MI NE of US 84 · Structure no. 231670192701004
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 369
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 2005 over North Bennett Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2005 over North Bennett Creek in Mills County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 369 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2038. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 2005 over North Bennett Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 2005 over North Bennett 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does FM 2005 over North Bennett Creek carry?
About 369 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is FM 2005 over North Bennett Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns FM 2005 over North Bennett Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.