FM 2988 over Elm Grove Creek
FairGrimes County, Texas · 1.75 MI E of SH 6 · Structure no. 170940094401008
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 425
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 2988 over Elm Grove Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2988 over Elm Grove Creek in Grimes County, Texas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 77 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 514 by 2039. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 2988 over Elm Grove Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is FM 2988 over Elm Grove 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 2023.
How much traffic does FM 2988 over Elm Grove Creek carry?
About 425 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is FM 2988 over Elm Grove Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FM 2988 over Elm Grove Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.