US Bridges

FM 226 over Durazno Creek

Fair

Nacogdoches County, Texas · 0.6 MI N of SH 103 · Structure no. 111740089301008

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,230
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 226 over Durazno Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 226 over Durazno Creek in Nacogdoches County, Texas. It was built in 1957, 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 1,230 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,064 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 226
CrossesDurazno Creek
Location0.6 MI N of SH 103
RouteState Highway 226
CountyNacogdoches County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.38325, -94.43444
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,230 (2024)
Projected traffic2,064 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 226 over Durazno Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 226 over Durazno 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 226 over Durazno Creek carry?

About 1,230 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 226 over Durazno Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 226 over Durazno Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.