US Bridges

FM 2816 over Cooper Creek

Good

DeWitt County, Texas · 1.21 MI S of FM 240 · Structure no. 130620291501001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
235
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2816 over Cooper Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 2816 over Cooper Creek in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 235 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 460 by 2033. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM 2816
CrossesCooper Creek
Location1.21 MI S of FM 240
RouteState Highway 2816
StateTexas
Coordinates29.14259, -97.47244
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic235 (2023)
Projected traffic460 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 2816 over Cooper Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2816 over Cooper 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 2816 over Cooper Creek carry?

About 235 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is FM 2816 over Cooper Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2816 over Cooper Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.