US Bridges

FM 2477 over IH 40

Fair

Gray County, Texas · 6.00 MI W of FM 291 · Structure no. 250650027510139

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
400 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2477 over IH 40 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2477 over IH 40 in Gray County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 49 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2033. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesFM 2477
CrossesIH 40
Location6.00 MI W of FM 291
RouteState Highway 2477
StateTexas
Coordinates35.18079, -100.84721
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2023)
Projected traffic130 by 2033
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2477 over IH 40 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2477 over IH 40 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 2477 over IH 40 carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is FM 2477 over IH 40?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2477 over IH 40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.