US Bridges

FM 2295 over Escondido Creek

Fair

Jim Wells County, Texas · 3.15 MI W of US 281 · Structure no. 161260217002010

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,062
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2295 over Escondido Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2295 over Escondido Creek in Jim Wells County, Texas. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 59 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 1,062 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,960 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2295
CrossesEscondido Creek
Location3.15 MI W of US 281
RouteState Highway 2295
CountyJim Wells County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.55934, -98.14294
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,062 (2020)
Projected traffic1,960 by 2033
Trucks29%
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 2295 over Escondido Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is FM 2295 over Escondido 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2295 over Escondido Creek carry?

About 1,062 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is FM 2295 over Escondido Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2295 over Escondido Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.