US Bridges

FM 109 over Mill Creek

Fair

Washington County, Texas · 3.14 MI SW of FM 3456 · Structure no. 172390018706020

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
636 ft
24 main spans
Daily traffic
2,644
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 109 over Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FM 109 over Mill Creek in Washington County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 95 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 5 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 2,644 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,430 by 2033. The structure is 636 ft (193.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesFM 109
CrossesMill Creek
Location3.14 MI SW of FM 3456
RouteState Highway 109
StateTexas
Coordinates30.08078, -96.43775
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans24
Design loadUnknown
Structure length636 ft (193.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,644 (2020)
Projected traffic3,430 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$39,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 109 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is FM 109 over Mill 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FM 109 over Mill Creek carry?

About 2,644 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 109 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 636 ft (193.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FM 109 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.