US Bridges

FM 2745 over Alto Springs Creek

Fair

Falls County, Texas · 1.10 MI S of SH 7 · Structure no. 090740302901001

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2745 over Alto Springs Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2745 over Alto Springs Creek in Falls County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2745
CrossesAlto Springs Creek
Location1.10 MI S of SH 7
RouteState Highway 2745
CountyFalls County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.2963, -96.67085
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic70 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2745 over Alto Springs Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2745 over Alto Springs 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does FM 2745 over Alto Springs Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 2745 over Alto Springs Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2745 over Alto Springs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.