US Bridges

FM 2123 over Trib to Salt Creek

Good

Wise County, Texas · 2.5 MI W of FM 51 · Structure no. 022490160602004

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,117
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2123 over Trib to Salt Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2123 over Trib to Salt Creek in Wise County, Texas. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 66 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 2,117 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,340 by 2033. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2123
CrossesTrib to Salt Creek
Location2.5 MI W of FM 51
RouteState Highway 2123
CountyWise County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.07236, -97.69201
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,117 (2020)
Projected traffic2,340 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 2123 over Trib to Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is FM 2123 over Trib to Salt 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2123 over Trib to Salt Creek carry?

About 2,117 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 2123 over Trib to Salt Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2123 over Trib to Salt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.