US Bridges

FM 2525 over Steppes Creek

Good

Brown County, Texas · 1.80 MI SE of FM 2126 · Structure no. 230250243601004

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
454
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2525 over Steppes Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2525 over Steppes Creek in Brown County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 454 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 598 by 2038. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesFM 2525
CrossesSteppes Creek
Location1.80 MI SE of FM 2126
RouteState Highway 2525
StateTexas
Coordinates31.69953, -98.90364
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic454 (2020)
Projected traffic598 by 2038
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 2525 over Steppes Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2525 over Steppes 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2525 over Steppes Creek carry?

About 454 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FM 2525 over Steppes Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2525 over Steppes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.