US Bridges

FM 2404 over Mulberry Creek

Fair

Jones County, Texas · 3.21 MI E of FM 605 · Structure no. 081280247401003

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
893
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2404 over Mulberry Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2404 over Mulberry Creek in Jones County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 893 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2033. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2404
CrossesMulberry Creek
Location3.21 MI E of FM 605
RouteState Highway 2404
CountyJones County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.55009, -99.82652
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic893 (2020)
Projected traffic780 by 2033
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 2404 over Mulberry Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2404 over Mulberry 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2404 over Mulberry Creek carry?

About 893 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is FM 2404 over Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2404 over Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.