US Bridges

FM 2712 over Gail Creek Tributary

Fair

Houston County, Texas · 0.85 MI S of Loop 304 · Structure no. 111140232401001

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
326
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2712 over Gail Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2712 over Gail Creek Tributary in Houston County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 326 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2712
CrossesGail Creek Tributary
Location0.85 MI S of Loop 304
RouteState Highway 2712
CountyHouston County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.28594, -95.44583
Functional classRural Major 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 loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic326 (2019)
Projected traffic550 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2712 over Gail Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2712 over Gail Creek Tributary 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 2712 over Gail Creek Tributary carry?

About 326 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 2712 over Gail Creek Tributary?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns FM 2712 over Gail Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.