US Bridges

FM 2038 over Bowman Creek

Good

Brazos County, Texas · 1.2 MI SE of FM 1179 · Structure no. 170210223601001

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
633
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2038 over Bowman Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2038 over Bowman Creek in Brazos 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 633 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 670 by 2033. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2038
CrossesBowman Creek
Location1.2 MI SE of FM 1179
RouteState Highway 2038
CountyBrazos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.74089, -96.21476
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic633 (2020)
Projected traffic670 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2038 over Bowman Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 2038 over Bowman Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2038 over Bowman Creek carry?

About 633 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 2038 over Bowman Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2038 over Bowman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.