FM 2959 over Lovelace Creek
GoodHill County, Texas · 2.2 MI NE of US 81 · Structure no. 091100303001002
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 537
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 2959 over Lovelace Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2959 over Lovelace Creek in Hill County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 537 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 535 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 2959 over Lovelace Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 2959 over Lovelace 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does FM 2959 over Lovelace Creek carry?
About 537 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is FM 2959 over Lovelace Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns FM 2959 over Lovelace Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.