US Bridges

FM 2273 over Hog Creek

Fair

Brown County, Texas · 0.50 MI E of FM 2559 · Structure no. 230250210601002

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
104 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2273 over Hog Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2273 over Hog Creek in Brown 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 5 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2033. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2273
CrossesHog Creek
Location0.50 MI E of FM 2559
RouteState Highway 2273
CountyBrown County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.92384, -99.03711
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2020)
Projected traffic420 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 2273 over Hog Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 2273 over Hog 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2273 over Hog Creek carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 2273 over Hog Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2273 over Hog Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.