US Bridges

FM 2612 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Cass County, Texas · 0.05 MI E of FM 161 · Structure no. 190340021808059

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
842
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2612 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2612 over Drainage Ditch in Cass County, Texas. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 842 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,840 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2612
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.05 MI E of FM 161
RouteState Highway 2612
CountyCass County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.98527, -94.63169
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic842 (2020)
Projected traffic1,840 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 2612 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is FM 2612 over Drainage Ditch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2612 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 842 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 2612 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns FM 2612 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.