US Bridges

FM 2738 over Walnut Creek

Good

Johnson County, Texas · 1.5 Mi. N. of Lillian · Structure no. 021270301002002

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,791
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2738 over Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying FM 2738 over Walnut Creek in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 3,791 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,683 by 2035. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 2738
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location1.5 Mi. N. of Lillian
RouteState Highway 2738
StateTexas
Coordinates32.52291, -97.19677
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,791 (2022)
Projected traffic6,683 by 2035
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2738 over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2738 over Walnut 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2738 over Walnut Creek carry?

About 3,791 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FM 2738 over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2738 over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.