FM 261 over Red Mud Creek
GoodDickens County, Texas · 3.00 MI West of FM 1081 · Structure no. 250630094901005
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 261 over Red Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 261 over Red Mud Creek in Dickens County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 261 over Red Mud Creek built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 261 over Red Mud 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does FM 261 over Red Mud Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FM 261 over Red Mud Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns FM 261 over Red Mud Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.