US Bridges

FM 2101 over Little Crk

Fair

Hunt County, Texas · 4.5 MI E JCT SH34&FM2101 · Structure no. 011170203501002

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
152 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
615
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2101 over Little Crk is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2101 over Little Crk in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 615 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2033. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM 2101
CrossesLittle Crk
Location4.5 MI E JCT SH34&FM2101
RouteState Highway 2101
StateTexas
Coordinates32.94588, -96.057
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic615 (2023)
Projected traffic570 by 2033
Trucks9%
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 2101 over Little Crk built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is FM 2101 over Little Crk 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2101 over Little Crk carry?

About 615 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 2101 over Little Crk?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2101 over Little Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.