US Bridges

FM 205 over Rough Creek

Fair

Somervell County, Texas · 4.6 MI W of Park Rd. 59 · Structure no. 022130078101003

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
327
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 205 over Rough Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 205 over Rough Creek in Somervell County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 327 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2033. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 205
CrossesRough Creek
Location4.6 MI W of Park Rd. 59
RouteState Highway 205
CountySomervell County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.2468, -97.88554
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic327 (2020)
Projected traffic250 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 205 over Rough Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 205 over Rough 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FM 205 over Rough Creek carry?

About 327 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FM 205 over Rough Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 205 over Rough Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.