FM 2009 over North Pease River
Motley County, Texas · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- FM 2009 over North Pease River in Motley County, Texas, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 100 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2020).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 28 of the 51 inventoried bridges in Motley County rated fair (54.9%); 2 (3.9%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated February 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 720 ft |
| Location | 1.20 Mi S. of FM 97 |
| NBI structure number | 251730097103009 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | February 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Texas department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Motley County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 62 / US 70 over Longs Branch | 1929 | 1,077 | Fair |
| US 62 / US 70 over Draw | 1929 | 1,077 | Good |
| US 62 over Hackberry Creek | 2019 | 870 | Good |
| US 62 / US 70 over Ballard Creek | 1930 | 824 | Fair |
| US 62 / US 70 over Mcdonald Creek | 2000 | 824 | Good |
| SH 70 over Ballard Creek | 1931 | 728 | Fair |
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