US Bridges

FM 2653 over White Oak Creek

Good

Hopkins County, Texas · 0.60 M. N. of IH 30 · Structure no. 011130253801010

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,615
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2653 over White Oak Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2653 over White Oak Creek in Hopkins County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 1,615 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2030. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2653
CrossesWhite Oak Creek
Location0.60 M. N. of IH 30
RouteState Highway 2653
CountyHopkins County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.13249, -95.73211
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,615 (2020)
Projected traffic1,680 by 2030
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 2653 over White Oak Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2653 over White Oak 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FM 2653 over White Oak Creek carry?

About 1,615 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 2653 over White Oak Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2653 over White Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.