FM 2542 over Blackjack Creek
GoodDeWitt County, Texas · 2.43 MI E of FM 240 · Structure no. 130620251301002
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 240
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 2542 over Blackjack Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2542 over Blackjack 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2033. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 33 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 2542 over Blackjack Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 2542 over Blackjack 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 Blackjack Creek carry?
About 240 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is FM 2542 over Blackjack Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM 2542 over Blackjack Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.