US Bridges

FM 209 over Givens Creek

Fair

Throckmorton County, Texas · 3.0 MI E of US 283 · Structure no. 032240107601001

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
161
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 209 over Givens Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 209 over Givens Creek in Throckmorton County, Texas. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 161 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 407 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 209
CrossesGivens Creek
Location3.0 MI E of US 283
RouteState Highway 209
CountyThrockmorton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.00381, -99.13075
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic161 (2020)
Projected traffic407 by 2038
Trucks32%
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 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 209 over Givens Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 209 over Givens 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FM 209 over Givens Creek carry?

About 161 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is FM 209 over Givens Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FM 209 over Givens Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.