US Bridges

FM 209 over Tub Ink Bnch Fish Ck

Good

Young County, Texas · 4.0 MI E of FM 578 · Structure no. 032520107602011

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
184
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 209 over Tub Ink Bnch Fish Ck is a concrete culvert carrying FM 209 over Tub Ink Bnch Fish Ck in Young County, Texas. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 74 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 184 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 364 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesFM 209
CrossesTub Ink Bnch Fish Ck
Location4.0 MI E of FM 578
RouteState Highway 209
StateTexas
Coordinates33.07141, -98.82898
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic184 (2020)
Projected traffic364 by 2040
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 209 over Tub Ink Bnch Fish Ck built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is FM 209 over Tub Ink Bnch Fish Ck 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FM 209 over Tub Ink Bnch Fish Ck carry?

About 184 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is FM 209 over Tub Ink Bnch Fish Ck?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FM 209 over Tub Ink Bnch Fish Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.