US Bridges

FM 2612 over Hughes Creek

Fair

Cass County, Texas · 0.15 MI W of SH 11 / 49 · Structure no. 190340021808060

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,099
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2612 over Hughes Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2612 over Hughes Creek in Cass County, Texas. It was built in 1986, 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 1,099 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,660 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 2612
CrossesHughes Creek
Location0.15 MI W of SH 11 / 49
RouteState Highway 2612
StateTexas
Coordinates32.99209, -94.60721
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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,099 (2023)
Projected traffic1,660 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 Hughes Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 2612 over Hughes 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2612 over Hughes Creek carry?

About 1,099 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 2612 over Hughes Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 2612 over Hughes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.