US Bridges

FM 2394 over Basset Creek

Good

Anderson County, Texas · 0.8 MI W of Loop 256 · Structure no. 100010315201001

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,834
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2394 over Basset Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2394 over Basset Creek in Anderson County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 1,834 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,830 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2394
CrossesBasset Creek
Location0.8 MI W of Loop 256
RouteState Highway 2394
CountyAnderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.74846, -95.67179
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,834 (2020)
Projected traffic2,830 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 2394 over Basset Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2394 over Basset 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 2394 over Basset Creek carry?

About 1,834 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 2394 over Basset Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2394 over Basset Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.