US Bridges

FM 200 over Buck Creek

Good

Somervell County, Texas · 1 MI S of FM 199 · Structure no. 022130285301002

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
595
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 200 over Buck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 200 over Buck Creek in Somervell County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 595 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2036. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesFM 200
CrossesBuck Creek
Location1 MI S of FM 199
RouteState Highway 200
StateTexas
Coordinates32.2403, -97.64036
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic595 (2024)
Projected traffic340 by 2036
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 Buck Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 200 over Buck 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 2022.

How much traffic does FM 200 over Buck Creek carry?

About 595 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM 200 over Buck Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 200 over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.