US Bridges

FM 2497 over Jack Creek Relief

Fair

Angelina County, Texas · 3.5 MI SE of SH 94 · Structure no. 110030258901002

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
944
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2497 over Jack Creek Relief is a concrete slab carrying FM 2497 over Jack Creek Relief 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 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 944 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,360 by 2033. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2497
CrossesJack Creek Relief
Location3.5 MI SE of SH 94
RouteState Highway 2497
CountyAngelina County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.26189, -94.81972
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length75 ft (22.9 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 traffic944 (2020)
Projected traffic1,360 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 2497 over Jack Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2497 over Jack Creek Relief 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 2497 over Jack Creek Relief carry?

About 944 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 2497 over Jack Creek Relief?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 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 Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.