US Bridges

FM 2152 over Piney Creek

Good

Titus County, Texas · 6.90 MI N of IH 30 · Structure no. 192250198801003

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
366
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2152 over Piney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2152 over Piney Creek in Titus County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 366 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 670 by 2033. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM 2152
CrossesPiney Creek
Location6.90 MI N of IH 30
RouteState Highway 2152
StateTexas
Coordinates33.27587, -95.00274
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic366 (2023)
Projected traffic670 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 2152 over Piney Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2152 over Piney 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2152 over Piney Creek carry?

About 366 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FM 2152 over Piney Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2152 over Piney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.