FM 2497 over Jack Creek
GoodAngelina County, Texas · 3.2 MI SE of SH 94 · Structure no. 110030258901001
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 996
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 2497 over Jack Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 2497 over Jack Creek in Angelina County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 996 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,360 by 2033. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 2497 over Jack Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 2497 over Jack 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does FM 2497 over Jack Creek carry?
About 996 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is FM 2497 over Jack 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 2497 over Jack Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.