US Bridges

FM 2 over Elm Grove Creek

Fair

Grimes County, Texas · 1.65 MI E of SH 6 · Structure no. 170940282701001

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,205
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2 over Elm Grove Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2 over Elm Grove Creek in Grimes County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 1,205 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,290 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2
CrossesElm Grove Creek
Location1.65 MI E of SH 6
RouteState Highway 2
CountyGrimes County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.27429, -96.01458
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,205 (2020)
Projected traffic1,290 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 2 over Elm Grove Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2 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 2 over Elm Grove Creek carry?

About 1,205 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 2 over Elm Grove Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2 over Elm Grove Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.