US Bridges

FM 2300 over Mcclellan Creek

Fair

Gray County, Texas · 1.2 MI E of Carson C/L · Structure no. 040910212602002

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
182 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
299
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2300 over Mcclellan Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2300 over Mcclellan Creek in Gray County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 299 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2033. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2300
CrossesMcclellan Creek
Location1.2 MI E of Carson C/L
RouteState Highway 2300
CountyGray County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.22395, -101.06531
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic299 (2023)
Projected traffic430 by 2033
Trucks26%
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 2300 over Mcclellan Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2300 over Mcclellan 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2300 over Mcclellan Creek carry?

About 299 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is FM 2300 over Mcclellan Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2300 over Mcclellan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.