US Bridges

FM 2870 over Richardson Creek

Good

Hood County, Texas · 8.2 MI S of US 377 · Structure no. 021120285201002

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
122 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
243
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2870 over Richardson Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2870 over Richardson Creek in Hood County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 243 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2033. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesFM 2870
CrossesRichardson Creek
Location8.2 MI S of US 377
RouteState Highway 2870
StateTexas
Coordinates32.27703, -97.96394
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic243 (2024)
Projected traffic280 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2870 over Richardson Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2870 over Richardson 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2870 over Richardson Creek carry?

About 243 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 2870 over Richardson Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2870 over Richardson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.