US Bridges

FM 205 over White Bluff Creek

Good

Somervell County, Texas · 1.4 MI W of Park Rd. 59 · Structure no. 022130078101002

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
362
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 205 over White Bluff Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 205 over White Bluff Creek in Somervell County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 362 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2033. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesFM 205
CrossesWhite Bluff Creek
Location1.4 MI W of Park Rd. 59
RouteState Highway 205
StateTexas
Coordinates32.23684, -97.83217
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic362 (2020)
Projected traffic310 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 205 over White Bluff Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 205 over White Bluff 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FM 205 over White Bluff Creek carry?

About 362 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM 205 over White Bluff Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 205 over White Bluff Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.