US Bridges

FM 2265 over Venchoner Creek

Good

Wise County, Texas · 3.3 MI W of SH 101 · Structure no. 022490273801001

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
588
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2265 over Venchoner Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2265 over Venchoner Creek in Wise County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 588 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,450 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2265
CrossesVenchoner Creek
Location3.3 MI W of SH 101
RouteState Highway 2265
CountyWise County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.36452, -97.87332
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic588 (2023)
Projected traffic1,450 by 2031
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2265 over Venchoner Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2265 over Venchoner 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 2265 over Venchoner Creek carry?

About 588 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 2265 over Venchoner Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2265 over Venchoner Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.