US Bridges

FM 2481 over Richardson Creek

Good

Erath County, Texas · 4.35 MI S of US 377 · Structure no. 020730257801005

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
678
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2481 over Richardson Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2481 over Richardson Creek in Erath County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 678 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 673 by 2042. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesFM 2481
CrossesRichardson Creek
Location4.35 MI S of US 377
RouteState Highway 2481
StateTexas
Coordinates32.29018, -98.02921
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic678 (2024)
Projected traffic673 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 2481 over Richardson Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2481 over Richardson 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2481 over Richardson Creek carry?

About 678 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FM 2481 over Richardson Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2481 over Richardson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.