FM 2642 over Bear Pen Creek
GoodHunt County, Texas · 1.1 MI N JCT IH30&FM2642 · Structure no. 011170265801001
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,370
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 2642 over Bear Pen Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2642 over Bear Pen Creek in Hunt 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 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 2,370 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,310 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 32 ft wide.
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 2642 over Bear Pen Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 2642 over Bear Pen 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does FM 2642 over Bear Pen Creek carry?
About 2,370 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is FM 2642 over Bear Pen Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM 2642 over Bear Pen Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.