US Bridges

FM 207 over Trib to Bills Creek

Fair

Palo Pinto County, Texas · 3.6 MI W of SH-16 · Structure no. 021820077602001

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
84
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 207 over Trib to Bills Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM 207 over Trib to Bills Creek in Palo Pinto County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 84 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 25 ft wide.

CarriesFM 207
CrossesTrib to Bills Creek
Location3.6 MI W of SH-16
RouteState Highway 207
StateTexas
Coordinates32.58689, -98.54952
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84 (2023)
Projected traffic290 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 207 over Trib to Bills Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 207 over Trib to Bills 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FM 207 over Trib to Bills Creek carry?

About 84 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FM 207 over Trib to Bills Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 207 over Trib to Bills Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.