FM 2638 over South Groesbeck Creek

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Childress County, Texas · 3.363MI S US 287 · Structure no. 250380262901001

Built: 1961; 64 years old
Condition: Good; inspected August 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 44 ft; 5 main spans
Daily traffic: 100; 2020 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2638 over South Groesbeck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2638 over South Groesbeck Creek in Childress County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2638

CrossesSouth Groesbeck Creek

Location3.363MI S US 287

RouteState Highway 2638

CountyChildress County

StateTexas

Coordinates34.33895, -100.09323

Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionAugust 2023

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing

Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria

Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans5

Design loadHS 20

Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)

Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)

Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)

Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)

Projected traffic100 by 2033

Trucks22%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 2638 over South Groesbeck Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2638 over South Groesbeck Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2638 over South Groesbeck Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is FM 2638 over South Groesbeck Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2638 over South Groesbeck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.