US Bridges

FM 225 over Loco Creek

Good

Nacogdoches County, Texas · 2.6 MI W of FM 2782 · Structure no. 111740181002007

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
400 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,056
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 225 over Loco Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 225 over Loco Creek in Nacogdoches County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 1,056 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,478 by 2040. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesFM 225
CrossesLoco Creek
Location2.6 MI W of FM 2782
RouteState Highway 225
StateTexas
Coordinates31.58548, -94.82929
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,056 (2020)
Projected traffic1,478 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 225 over Loco Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 225 over Loco 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 225 over Loco Creek carry?

About 1,056 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 225 over Loco Creek?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 225 over Loco Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.