US Bridges

FM 2254 over Dry Creek

Fair

Camp County, Texas · 1.30 MI SE of FM 993 · Structure no. 190320196801001

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
979
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2254 over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2254 over Dry Creek in Camp County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 979 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,570 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2254
CrossesDry Creek
Location1.30 MI SE of FM 993
RouteState Highway 2254
CountyCamp County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.97687, -94.94217
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic979 (2020)
Projected traffic1,570 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 2254 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2254 over Dry 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 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2254 over Dry Creek carry?

About 979 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 2254 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2254 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.