US Bridges

FM 2004 over Jones Creek

Fair

Brazoria County, Texas · 2.55 MI S of SH 332 · Structure no. 120200252302018

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
1,201 ft
30 main spans
Daily traffic
10,021
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2004 over Jones Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2004 over Jones Creek in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 10,021 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,820 by 2033. The structure is 1,201 ft (366.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFM 2004
CrossesJones Creek
Location2.55 MI S of SH 332
RouteState Highway 2004
StateTexas
Coordinates29.01146, -95.48505
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans30
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,201 ft (366.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,021 (2016)
Projected traffic11,820 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 2004 over Jones Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2004 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2004 over Jones Creek carry?

About 10,021 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 2004 over Jones Creek?

The structure is 1,201 ft (366.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2004 over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.