US Bridges

FM 2109 over Pophers Creek

Fair

Angelina County, Texas · 2.83 MI N of SH 147 · Structure no. 110030266201001

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
527
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2109 over Pophers Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 2109 over Pophers Creek in Angelina County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 527 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2033. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2109
CrossesPophers Creek
Location2.83 MI N of SH 147
RouteState Highway 2109
CountyAngelina County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.19676, -94.40464
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating58 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length125 ft (38.1 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 traffic527 (2024)
Projected traffic480 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 2109 over Pophers Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2109 over Pophers 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 2109 over Pophers Creek carry?

About 527 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 2109 over Pophers Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2109 over Pophers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.