US Bridges

FM 2461 over Colony Creek

Fair

Eastland County, Texas · 1.40 MI S of IH 20 · Structure no. 230680071405011

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
678
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2461 over Colony Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2461 over Colony Creek in Eastland County, Texas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 68 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 678 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 942 by 2038. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2461
CrossesColony Creek
Location1.40 MI S of IH 20
RouteState Highway 2461
CountyEastland County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.41818, -98.69869
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic678 (2020)
Projected traffic942 by 2038
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 2461 over Colony Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is FM 2461 over Colony 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2461 over Colony Creek carry?

About 678 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is FM 2461 over Colony Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2461 over Colony Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.