US Bridges

FM 869 over Cherry Creek

Fair

Reeves County, Texas · 0.20 MI W of SH 17 · Structure no. 061950118302001

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
159 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 869 over Cherry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 869 over Cherry Creek in Reeves County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2033. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 869
CrossesCherry Creek
Location0.20 MI W of SH 17
RouteState Highway 869
CountyReeves County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.21575, -103.57463
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2020)
Projected traffic230 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
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 869 over Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 869 over Cherry 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 2023.

How much traffic does FM 869 over Cherry Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 869 over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 869 over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.