US Bridges

FM 200 over Brazos River

Good

Somervell County, Texas · 0.4 MI S of US 67 · Structure no. 022130025911086

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
682 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,011
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 200 over Brazos River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 200 over Brazos River in Somervell County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,011 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 710 by 2033. The structure is 682 ft (207.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 200
CrossesBrazos River
Location0.4 MI S of US 67
RouteState Highway 200
StateTexas
Coordinates32.25838, -97.70275
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length682 ft (207.9 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,011 (2024)
Projected traffic710 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 200 over Brazos River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 200 over Brazos River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FM 200 over Brazos River carry?

About 1,011 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 200 over Brazos River?

The structure is 682 ft (207.9 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 200 over Brazos River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.