FM 2481 over Mitchell Creek
GoodErath County, Texas · 3.2 MI S of US 67 · Structure no. 020730257802001
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 390
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 2481 over Mitchell Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2481 over Mitchell Creek in Erath County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 615 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 2481 over Mitchell Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 2481 over Mitchell 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 Mitchell Creek carry?
About 390 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is FM 2481 over Mitchell Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns FM 2481 over Mitchell Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.