US Bridges

FM 209 over East Kings Creek

Fair

Throckmorton County, Texas · 5.2 MI E of US 283 · Structure no. 032240107601016

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
138
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 209 over East Kings Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 209 over East Kings Creek in Throckmorton County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 138 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2038. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 209
CrossesEast Kings Creek
Location5.2 MI E of US 283
RouteState Highway 209
CountyThrockmorton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.01432, -98.96542
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138 (2020)
Projected traffic202 by 2038
Trucks41%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 209 over East Kings Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 209 over East 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 East Kings Creek carry?

About 138 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is FM 209 over East Kings Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns FM 209 over East Kings Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.