US Bridges

FM 2604 over Cedar Creek

Fair

Hill County, Texas · 1.4 MI SW of FM 933 · Structure no. 091100260401001

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
150 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,176
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2604 over Cedar Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 2604 over Cedar Creek in Hill County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 75 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 1,176 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,553 by 2039. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2604
CrossesCedar Creek
Location1.4 MI SW of FM 933
RouteState Highway 2604
CountyHill County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.01176, -97.37194
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
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,176 (2020)
Projected traffic1,553 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2604 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is FM 2604 over Cedar 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FM 2604 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 1,176 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 2604 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2604 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.