US Bridges

FM 209 over Brazos River

Fair

Young County, Texas · 6.0 MI SW of SH 67 · Structure no. 032520107602009

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
720 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
373
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 209 over Brazos River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 209 over Brazos River in Young County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 373 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,240 by 2040. The structure is 720 ft (219.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 209
CrossesBrazos River
Location6.0 MI SW of SH 67
RouteState Highway 209
CountyYoung County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.08108, -98.72874
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 20
Structure length720 ft (219.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic373 (2020)
Projected traffic7,240 by 2040
Trucks17%
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$131,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 209 over Brazos River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 209 over Brazos River 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 2023.

How much traffic does FM 209 over Brazos River carry?

About 373 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FM 209 over Brazos River?

The structure is 720 ft (219.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 209 over Brazos River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.