US Bridges

FM 2438 over Mill Creek

Fair

Guadalupe County, Texas · 1.1 MI N of US 90A · Structure no. 150950265101001

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,225
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2438 over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2438 over Mill Creek in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 1,225 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,450 by 2033. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2438
CrossesMill Creek
Location1.1 MI N of US 90A
RouteState Highway 2438
CountyGuadalupe County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.58378, -97.84977
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 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 inspectionJuly 2024
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,225 (2020)
Projected traffic1,450 by 2033
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 2438 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2438 over Mill 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2438 over Mill Creek carry?

About 1,225 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is FM 2438 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2438 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.