US Bridges

FM 223 over Coley Creek

Fair

San Jacinto County, Texas · 3.05 MI SE of US 59 · Structure no. 112040039505018

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,256
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 223 over Coley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 223 over Coley Creek in San Jacinto County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 1,256 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,770 by 2033. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 223
CrossesColey Creek
Location3.05 MI SE of US 59
RouteState Highway 223
CountySan Jacinto County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.4769, -94.95024
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,256 (2020)
Projected traffic1,770 by 2033
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 223 over Coley Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 223 over Coley 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 2024.

How much traffic does FM 223 over Coley Creek carry?

About 1,256 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is FM 223 over Coley Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns FM 223 over Coley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.