US Bridges

FM 226 over Puenta Suelas Creek

Fair

Nacogdoches County, Texas · 8.20 MI S of SH 21 · Structure no. 111740089301015

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,430
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 226 over Puenta Suelas Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 226 over Puenta Suelas Creek in Nacogdoches County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 1,430 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,002 by 2042. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 226
CrossesPuenta Suelas Creek
Location8.20 MI S of SH 21
RouteState Highway 226
CountyNacogdoches County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.46632, -94.5098
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,430 (2022)
Projected traffic2,002 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 226 over Puenta Suelas Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 226 over Puenta Suelas 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 Puenta Suelas Creek carry?

About 1,430 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 226 over Puenta Suelas Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 226 over Puenta Suelas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.