US Bridges

FM 102 over Peach Creek

Fair

Wharton County, Texas · 0.25 MI SE of FM 1161 · Structure no. 132410070902003

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,618
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 102 over Peach Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 102 over Peach Creek in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 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 2,618 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,508 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 102
CrossesPeach Creek
Location0.25 MI SE of FM 1161
RouteState Highway 102
CountyWharton County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.40298, -96.23802
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
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 spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,618 (2021)
Projected traffic3,508 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 102 over Peach Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is FM 102 over Peach 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does FM 102 over Peach Creek carry?

About 2,618 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM 102 over Peach Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns FM 102 over Peach Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.