US Bridges

FM 2714 over Jacks Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Texas · 0.69 MI E of FM 1457 · Structure no. 130760313501002

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
282
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2714 over Jacks Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2714 over Jacks Creek in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 56 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 282 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2714
CrossesJacks Creek
Location0.69 MI E of FM 1457
RouteState Highway 2714
CountyFayette County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.08083, -96.64901
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 inspectionMarch 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic282 (2020)
Projected traffic270 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 2714 over Jacks Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is FM 2714 over Jacks 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2714 over Jacks Creek carry?

About 282 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 2714 over Jacks Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2714 over Jacks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.