US Bridges

FM 2611 over Cedar Lake Creek

Fair

Brazoria County, Texas · 10.45 MI S of SH 36 · Structure no. 120200252402002

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
243 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,226
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2611 over Cedar Lake Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2611 over Cedar Lake Creek in Brazoria 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 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 2,226 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,120 by 2033. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesFM 2611
CrossesCedar Lake Creek
Location10.45 MI S of SH 36
RouteState Highway 2611
StateTexas
Coordinates28.90211, -95.6359
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 20
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,226 (2024)
Projected traffic2,120 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$11,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2611 over Cedar Lake Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 2611 over Cedar Lake 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2611 over Cedar Lake Creek carry?

About 2,226 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 2611 over Cedar Lake Creek?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2611 over Cedar Lake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.