US Bridges

FM 2571 over Reeds Creek

Good

Bastrop County, Texas · 3.7 MI E of SH 304 · Structure no. 140110268601006

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
707
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2571 over Reeds Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2571 over Reeds Creek in Bastrop County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 707 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 990 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesFM 2571
CrossesReeds Creek
Location3.7 MI E of SH 304
RouteState Highway 2571
StateTexas
Coordinates30.0076, -97.25137
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic707 (2023)
Projected traffic990 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2571 over Reeds Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2571 over Reeds 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2571 over Reeds Creek carry?

About 707 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 2571 over Reeds Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2571 over Reeds Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.