US Bridges

FM 2495 over Lk Athens (flat Cr)

Fair

Henderson County, Texas · 1.40 MI S of FM 317 · Structure no. 101080242601001

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
153 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,766
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2495 over Lk Athens (flat Cr) is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2495 over Lk Athens (flat Cr) in Henderson County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 2,766 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,184 by 2041. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2495
CrossesLk Athens (flat Cr)
Location1.40 MI S of FM 317
RouteState Highway 2495
CountyHenderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.21703, -95.77154
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,766 (2023)
Projected traffic2,184 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 2495 over Lk Athens (flat Cr) built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2495 over Lk Athens (flat Cr) 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2495 over Lk Athens (flat Cr) carry?

About 2,766 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 2495 over Lk Athens (flat Cr)?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2495 over Lk Athens (flat Cr)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.