US Bridges

FM 2961 over Catfish Creek

Good

Anderson County, Texas · 6.2 MI E of FM 59 · Structure no. 100010301901001

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
273 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
231
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2961 over Catfish Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2961 over Catfish Creek in Anderson County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 231 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2033. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2961
CrossesCatfish Creek
Location6.2 MI E of FM 59
RouteState Highway 2961
CountyAnderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.9882, -95.86892
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic231 (2020)
Projected traffic380 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 2961 over Catfish Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2961 over Catfish 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does FM 2961 over Catfish Creek carry?

About 231 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 2961 over Catfish Creek?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2961 over Catfish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.