FM 2980 over Smith Creek
FairDeWitt County, Texas · 2.45 MI S of SH 72 · Structure no. 130620301202004
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 273 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 291
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 2980 over Smith Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2980 over Smith Creek in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 291 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2033. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 2980 over Smith Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 2980 over Smith Creek 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does FM 2980 over Smith Creek carry?
About 291 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is FM 2980 over Smith Creek?
The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FM 2980 over Smith Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.