US Bridges

FM 2562 over Garretts Creek Branch

Fair

Grimes County, Texas · 0.95 MI S of FM 149 · Structure no. 170940330201001

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
135
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2562 over Garretts Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2562 over Garretts Creek Branch in Grimes County, Texas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 135 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 191 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2562
CrossesGarretts Creek Branch
Location0.95 MI S of FM 149
RouteState Highway 2562
CountyGrimes County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.51874, -95.91518
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2020)
Projected traffic191 by 2039
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 2562 over Garretts Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2562 over Garretts Creek Branch 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 2562 over Garretts Creek Branch carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FM 2562 over Garretts Creek Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2562 over Garretts Creek Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.