US Bridges

FM 2423 over Stowe Creek

Fair

Houston County, Texas · 0.8 MI W of FM 2022 · Structure no. 111140229901001

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2423 over Stowe Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2423 over Stowe Creek in Houston County, Texas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 67 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesFM 2423
CrossesStowe Creek
Location0.8 MI W of FM 2022
RouteState Highway 2423
StateTexas
Coordinates31.47502, -95.39183
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2019)
Projected traffic250 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 2423 over Stowe Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is FM 2423 over Stowe 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2423 over Stowe Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 2423 over Stowe Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 2423 over Stowe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.