US Bridges

FM 275 over Lake Fork Creek

Good

Rains County, Texas · 3.4 MI N of SH 19 · Structure no. 011900227701002

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
804
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 275 over Lake Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying FM 275 over Lake Fork Creek in Rains County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 804 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,126 by 2041. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 275
CrossesLake Fork Creek
Location3.4 MI N of SH 19
RouteState Highway 275
StateTexas
Coordinates32.92928, -95.77011
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic804 (2021)
Projected traffic1,126 by 2041
Trucks8%
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 275 over Lake Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 275 over Lake Fork 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 2023.

How much traffic does FM 275 over Lake Fork Creek carry?

About 804 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 275 over Lake Fork Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 275 over Lake Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.