US Bridges

FM 2434 over IH 10

Good

Colorado County, Texas · 3.1 MI W of SH 71 · Structure no. 130450053508009

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,320
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2434 over IH 10 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2434 over IH 10 in Colorado County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 1,320 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,848 by 2041. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFM 2434
CrossesIH 10
Location3.1 MI W of SH 71
RouteState Highway 2434
StateTexas
Coordinates29.69336, -96.59159
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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,320 (2021)
Projected traffic1,848 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2434 over IH 10 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2434 over IH 10 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2434 over IH 10 carry?

About 1,320 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 2434 over IH 10?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2434 over IH 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.