US Bridges

FM 2484 over Lampasas River

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 4.50 MI SE of SH 195 · Structure no. 090140239001002

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
600 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
1,776
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2484 over Lampasas River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2484 over Lampasas River in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5 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 1,776 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,730 by 2033. The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2484
CrossesLampasas River
Location4.50 MI SE of SH 195
RouteState Highway 2484
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.95414, -97.71405
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadH 15
Structure length600 ft (182.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,776 (2020)
Projected traffic1,730 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2484 over Lampasas River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2484 over Lampasas River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2484 over Lampasas River carry?

About 1,776 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 2484 over Lampasas River?

The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2484 over Lampasas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.