US Bridges

FM 225 over Berryhill Creek

Good

Rusk County, Texas · 3.60 MI S of US 79 · Structure no. 102010059403029

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,389
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 225 over Berryhill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 225 over Berryhill Creek in Rusk County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,389 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,950 by 2039. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM 225
CrossesBerryhill Creek
Location3.60 MI S of US 79
RouteState Highway 225
StateTexas
Coordinates32.07767, -94.8035
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,389 (2020)
Projected traffic1,950 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Berryhill Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 225 over Berryhill 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 225 over Berryhill Creek carry?

About 1,389 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 225 over Berryhill Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 225 over Berryhill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.