FM 2497 over Cedar Creek
GoodAngelina County, Texas · 3.8 MI NW of US 59 · Structure no. 110030258901005
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 595 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 2497 over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2497 over Cedar Creek in Angelina County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2052. The structure is 595 ft (181.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Cedar Creek built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 2497 over Cedar 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does FM 2497 over Cedar Creek carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is FM 2497 over Cedar Creek?
The structure is 595 ft (181.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns FM 2497 over Cedar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.