US Bridges

FM 2295 over Agua Poquita Creek

Fair

Duval County, Texas · 6.65 MI E of SH 16 · Structure no. 220670217005008

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2295 over Agua Poquita Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 2295 over Agua Poquita Creek in Duval 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2033. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesFM 2295
CrossesAgua Poquita Creek
Location6.65 MI E of SH 16
RouteState Highway 2295
StateTexas
Coordinates27.58822, -98.54468
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic130 by 2033
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 2295 over Agua Poquita Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2295 over Agua Poquita 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2295 over Agua Poquita Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is FM 2295 over Agua Poquita Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2295 over Agua Poquita Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.