US Bridges

FM 2547 over Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Freestone County, Texas · 1.9 MI S of FM 833 · Structure no. 170820085904003

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
424
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2547 over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2547 over Cottonwood Creek in Freestone County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 424 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 594 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2547
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location1.9 MI S of FM 833
RouteState Highway 2547
CountyFreestone County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.79871, -96.18933
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic424 (2023)
Projected traffic594 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 2547 over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2547 over Cottonwood 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2547 over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 424 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM 2547 over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2547 over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.