US Bridges

FM 2799 over Trotti Creek

Fair

Jasper County, Texas · 0.20 MI E of FM 777 · Structure no. 201220024409050

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,906
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2799 over Trotti Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 2799 over Trotti Creek in Jasper County, Texas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 77 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 5 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 2,906 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,894 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2799
CrossesTrotti Creek
Location0.20 MI E of FM 777
RouteState Highway 2799
CountyJasper County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.91504, -94.02066
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,906 (2022)
Projected traffic3,894 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 2799 over Trotti Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is FM 2799 over Trotti 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2799 over Trotti Creek carry?

About 2,906 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 2799 over Trotti Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2799 over Trotti Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.