US Bridges

FM 2253 over Jones Creek

Fair

Bowie County, Texas · 2.20 MI N of IH 30 · Structure no. 190190204801002

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
176
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2253 over Jones Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2253 over Jones Creek in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 176 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2033. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2253
CrossesJones Creek
Location2.20 MI N of IH 30
RouteState Highway 2253
CountyBowie County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.49425, -94.1939
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic176 (2023)
Projected traffic200 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 2253 over Jones Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2253 over Jones 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2253 over Jones Creek carry?

About 176 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 2253 over Jones Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2253 over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.