FM 2473 over Mcclellan Creek
PoorPosted for loadGray County, Texas · 3.6 MI E of SH 273 · Structure no. 040910231701001
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 1,160 ft
- 29 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 73
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 2473 over Mcclellan Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2473 over Mcclellan Creek in Gray County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 73 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2033. The structure is 1,160 ft (353.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 2473 over Mcclellan Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 2473 over Mcclellan Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does FM 2473 over Mcclellan Creek carry?
About 73 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.
How long is FM 2473 over Mcclellan Creek?
The structure is 1,160 ft (353.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FM 2473 over Mcclellan Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.