US Bridges

FM 200 over Eddy Branch

Fair

Somervell County, Texas · 2.7 MI S of US 67 · Structure no. 022130025911050

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
463
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 200 over Eddy Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 200 over Eddy Branch in Somervell County, Texas. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 463 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 200
CrossesEddy Branch
Location2.7 MI S of US 67
RouteState Highway 200
CountySomervell County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.25436, -97.66532
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic463 (2024)
Projected traffic300 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 200 over Eddy Branch built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 200 over Eddy Branch 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does FM 200 over Eddy Branch carry?

About 463 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FM 200 over Eddy Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FM 200 over Eddy Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.