FM 2542 over Anderson Creek
GoodDeWitt County, Texas · 0.73 MI E of FM 240 · Structure no. 130620251301001
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 121 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 209
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 2542 over Anderson Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2542 over Anderson Creek in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 342 by 2042. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 2542 over Anderson Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 2542 over Anderson 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does FM 2542 over Anderson Creek carry?
About 209 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is FM 2542 over Anderson Creek?
The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns FM 2542 over Anderson Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.