US Bridges

FM 2275 over Moody Creek

Fair

Gregg County, Texas · 0.90 MI E of US 271 · Structure no. 100930215801001

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,932
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2275 over Moody Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2275 over Moody Creek in Gregg County, Texas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 89 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 2,932 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,980 by 2033. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2275
CrossesMoody Creek
Location0.90 MI E of US 271
RouteState Highway 2275
CountyGregg County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.55022, -94.91661
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
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; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,932 (2018)
Projected traffic2,980 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 2275 over Moody Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is FM 2275 over Moody 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 2275 over Moody Creek carry?

About 2,932 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 2275 over Moody Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2275 over Moody Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.