US Bridges

FM 2486 over S Leon River

Fair

Comanche County, Texas · 2.05 MI SE of FM 1476 · Structure no. 230470239101007

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
297
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2486 over S Leon River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2486 over S Leon River in Comanche County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 297 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2033. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2486
CrossesS Leon River
Location2.05 MI SE of FM 1476
RouteState Highway 2486
CountyComanche County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.79294, -98.42946
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic297 (2020)
Projected traffic450 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$14,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2486 over S Leon River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2486 over S Leon River 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 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2486 over S Leon River carry?

About 297 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 2486 over S Leon River?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2486 over S Leon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.