US Bridges

FM 2488 over Trib Gourd Neck Branch

Good

Hill County, Texas · 3.0 MI SE of Johnson Cl · Structure no. 091100239202002

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
445
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2488 over Trib Gourd Neck Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2488 over Trib Gourd Neck Branch in Hill County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 445 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 562 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 2488
CrossesTrib Gourd Neck Branch
Location3.0 MI SE of Johnson Cl
RouteState Highway 2488
StateTexas
Coordinates32.17061, -97.33197
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic445 (2020)
Projected traffic562 by 2039
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 2488 over Trib Gourd Neck Branch built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2488 over Trib Gourd Neck Branch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2488 over Trib Gourd Neck Branch carry?

About 445 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is FM 2488 over Trib Gourd Neck Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2488 over Trib Gourd Neck Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.