US Bridges

FM 209 over Kings Creek

Fair

Throckmorton County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of US183 · Structure no. 032240107601008

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 209 over Kings Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM 209 over Kings Creek in Throckmorton County, Texas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 90 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 62% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2037. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 209
CrossesKings Creek
Location0.1 MI W of US183
RouteState Highway 209
CountyThrockmorton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.01289, -99.05552
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2020)
Projected traffic240 by 2037
Trucks62%
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 Kings Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is FM 209 over Kings 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 Kings Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 62% are trucks.

How long is FM 209 over Kings Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 209 over Kings Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.