US Bridges

FM 2246 over Big Gum Slough

Fair

Jasper County, Texas · 5.15 MI E of US 96 · Structure no. 201220212001004

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
334 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
2,820
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2246 over Big Gum Slough is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2246 over Big Gum Slough in Jasper County, Texas. It was built in 1958, 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 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 2,820 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,230 by 2042. The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2246
CrossesBig Gum Slough
Location5.15 MI E of US 96
RouteState Highway 2246
CountyJasper County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.34299, -93.98846
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadOther
Structure length334 ft (101.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,820 (2022)
Projected traffic4,230 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 2246 over Big Gum Slough built?

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

What condition is FM 2246 over Big Gum Slough 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2246 over Big Gum Slough carry?

About 2,820 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 2246 over Big Gum Slough?

The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2246 over Big Gum Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.