US Bridges

FM 2201 over Buck Ck

Good

Palo Pinto County, Texas · 1.2 MI W of US 281 · Structure no. 021820199301003

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,047
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2201 over Buck Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM 2201 over Buck Ck in Palo Pinto County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1,047 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,330 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 2201
CrossesBuck Ck
Location1.2 MI W of US 281
RouteState Highway 2201
StateTexas
Coordinates32.61168, -98.13027
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,047 (2024)
Projected traffic1,330 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 2201 over Buck Ck built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2201 over Buck Ck 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2201 over Buck Ck carry?

About 1,047 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM 2201 over Buck Ck?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2201 over Buck Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.