US Bridges

FM 2791 over Kite Creek

Fair

Cass County, Texas · 4.20 MI NW of US 59 · Structure no. 190340277302001

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
626
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2791 over Kite Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2791 over Kite Creek in Cass County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 626 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,030 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2791
CrossesKite Creek
Location4.20 MI NW of US 59
RouteState Highway 2791
CountyCass County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.15901, -94.2239
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic626 (2022)
Projected traffic1,030 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 2791 over Kite Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2791 over Kite 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2791 over Kite Creek carry?

About 626 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 2791 over Kite Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2791 over Kite Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.