US Bridges

FM 2948 over Coffee Creek

Fair

Hopkins County, Texas · 1.20 MI W of FM 69 · Structure no. 011130301701001

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
123 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
268
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2948 over Coffee Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2948 over Coffee Creek in Hopkins County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 268 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2033. The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2948
CrossesCoffee Creek
Location1.20 MI W of FM 69
RouteState Highway 2948
CountyHopkins County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.98071, -95.48847
Functional classRural Minor 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
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length123 ft (37.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic268 (2020)
Projected traffic220 by 2033
Trucks7%
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 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 2948 over Coffee Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2948 over Coffee 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 2948 over Coffee Creek carry?

About 268 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 2948 over Coffee Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2948 over Coffee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.