US Bridges

FM 2819 over Garretts Creek

Fair

Grimes County, Texas · 1.5 MI SW of FM 1486 · Structure no. 170940284901002

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
317
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2819 over Garretts Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2819 over Garretts Creek in Grimes County, Texas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 60 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 317 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 422 by 2039. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2819
CrossesGarretts Creek
Location1.5 MI SW of FM 1486
RouteState Highway 2819
CountyGrimes County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.51393, -95.85525
Functional classRural Minor 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; 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 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic317 (2020)
Projected traffic422 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 2819 over Garretts Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is FM 2819 over Garretts 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 2819 over Garretts Creek carry?

About 317 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 2819 over Garretts Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2819 over Garretts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.