US Bridges

FM 2709 over Briar Creek

Fair

Henderson County, Texas · 3.10 MI E of FM 316 · Structure no. 101080274301001

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
368
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2709 over Briar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2709 over Briar Creek in Henderson County, Texas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 62 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 368 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2709
CrossesBriar Creek
Location3.10 MI E of FM 316
RouteState Highway 2709
CountyHenderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.31039, -95.94945
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic368 (2020)
Projected traffic490 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
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 2709 over Briar Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is FM 2709 over Briar 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2709 over Briar Creek carry?

About 368 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 2709 over Briar Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2709 over Briar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.