US Bridges

FM 2620 over South Bedias Creek

Good

Grimes County, Texas · 2.95 MI SE of SH 90 · Structure no. 170940156204004

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
313
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2620 over South Bedias Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2620 over South Bedias Creek in Grimes County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 313 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 847 by 2039. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesFM 2620
CrossesSouth Bedias Creek
Location2.95 MI SE of SH 90
RouteState Highway 2620
StateTexas
Coordinates30.75299, -95.90986
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic313 (2020)
Projected traffic847 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 2620 over South Bedias Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2620 over South Bedias Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2620 over South Bedias Creek carry?

About 313 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 2620 over South Bedias Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2620 over South Bedias Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.