US Bridges

FM 2441 over Sarco Creek

Fair

Goliad County, Texas · 7.0 MI S of US 183 · Structure no. 160890288501001

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
309
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2441 over Sarco Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 2441 over Sarco Creek in Goliad County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 309 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2033. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2441
CrossesSarco Creek
Location7.0 MI S of US 183
RouteState Highway 2441
CountyGoliad County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.54624, -97.40982
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic309 (2020)
Projected traffic540 by 2033
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2441 over Sarco Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2441 over Sarco 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2441 over Sarco Creek carry?

About 309 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is FM 2441 over Sarco Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2441 over Sarco Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.