US Bridges

FM 2001 over Brushy Creek

Good

Hays County, Texas · 5.5 MI E of IH 35 · Structure no. 141060177602002

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,989
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2001 over Brushy Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2001 over Brushy Creek in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 71 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 14,989 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,481 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesFM 2001
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location5.5 MI E of IH 35
RouteState Highway 2001
StateTexas
Coordinates30.03318, -97.77123
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,989 (2023)
Projected traffic25,481 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 2001 over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is FM 2001 over Brushy 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2001 over Brushy Creek carry?

About 14,989 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 2001 over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2001 over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.