US Bridges

FM 2997 over West Goens Creek

Good

San Saba County, Texas · 1.15 MI N of US 190 · Structure no. 232060324901002

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2997 over West Goens Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2997 over West Goens Creek in San Saba County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2033. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 2997
CrossesWest Goens Creek
Location1.15 MI N of US 190
RouteState Highway 2997
StateTexas
Coordinates31.26299, -99.04742
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic110 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 2997 over West Goens Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2997 over West Goens 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2997 over West Goens Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is FM 2997 over West Goens Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2997 over West Goens Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.