US Bridges

RM 2657 over Mill Creek

Fair

Burnet County, Texas · 2.55 MI N of Lp 308 · Structure no. 140270292801001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,884
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 2657 over Mill Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RM 2657 over Mill Creek in Burnet County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,884 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,360 by 2033. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesRM 2657
CrossesMill Creek
Location2.55 MI N of Lp 308
RouteState Highway 2657
StateTexas
Coordinates30.91233, -97.89757
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,884 (2015)
Projected traffic2,360 by 2033
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RM 2657 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is RM 2657 over Mill 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RM 2657 over Mill Creek carry?

About 1,884 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RM 2657 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns RM 2657 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.