US Bridges

FM 2021 over Mill Creek

Fair

Angelina County, Texas · 2.3 MI SE of US 59 · Structure no. 110030187402002

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
725
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2021 over Mill Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 2021 over Mill Creek in Angelina County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 6 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 725 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,190 by 2033. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 2021
CrossesMill Creek
Location2.3 MI SE of US 59
RouteState Highway 2021
StateTexas
Coordinates31.38894, -94.70195
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic725 (2024)
Projected traffic1,190 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 2021 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2021 over Mill Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2021 over Mill Creek carry?

About 725 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 2021 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2021 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.