US Bridges

FM 2334 over Nine Mile Creek

Good

Tom Green County, Texas · 1.00 MI N of FM 765 · Structure no. 072260222903001

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
394
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2334 over Nine Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2334 over Nine Mile Creek in Tom Green County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 394 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2033. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM 2334
CrossesNine Mile Creek
Location1.00 MI N of FM 765
RouteState Highway 2334
StateTexas
Coordinates31.43422, -100.26046
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionJune 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic394 (2020)
Projected traffic520 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2334 over Nine Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2334 over Nine Mile 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2334 over Nine Mile Creek carry?

About 394 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM 2334 over Nine Mile Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2334 over Nine Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.