FM 2562 over Garretts Creek
GoodGrimes County, Texas · 0.7 MI N of FM 149 · Structure no. 170940330201002
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 473
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 2562 over Garretts Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2562 over Garretts Creek in Grimes County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 473 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 668 by 2039. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 2562 over Garretts Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 2562 over Garretts 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does FM 2562 over Garretts Creek carry?
About 473 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is FM 2562 over Garretts Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns FM 2562 over Garretts Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.