US Bridges

FM 2602 over Neils Creek

Fair

Bosque County, Texas · 1.3 MI W of SH 6 · Structure no. 090180072403021

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
264 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,633
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2602 over Neils Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2602 over Neils Creek in Bosque 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 1,633 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,286 by 2042. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2602
CrossesNeils Creek
Location1.3 MI W of SH 6
RouteState Highway 2602
CountyBosque County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.72112, -97.57982
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,633 (2023)
Projected traffic2,286 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2602 over Neils Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 2602 over Neils 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2602 over Neils Creek carry?

About 1,633 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 2602 over Neils Creek?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2602 over Neils Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.