US Bridges

FM 515 over Dry Creek

Fair

Wood County, Texas · 1.3 MI W of FM 1643 · Structure no. 102500065701005

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,826
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 515 over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 515 over Dry Creek in Wood County, Texas. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 1,826 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesFM 515
CrossesDry Creek
Location1.3 MI W of FM 1643
RouteState Highway 515
StateTexas
Coordinates32.92508, -95.41036
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,826 (2020)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2033
Trucks9%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 515 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 515 over Dry 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FM 515 over Dry Creek carry?

About 1,826 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 515 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 515 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.