US Bridges

FM 2746 over Drain @ C.R.497

Good

Jones County, Texas · 0.40 MI W of US 83 · Structure no. 081280277101001

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
129
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2746 over Drain @ C.R.497 is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2746 over Drain @ C.R.497 in Jones County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 129 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 2746
CrossesDrain @ C.R.497
Location0.40 MI W of US 83
RouteState Highway 2746
StateTexas
Coordinates32.72234, -99.89521
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2020)
Projected traffic180 by 2033
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 2746 over Drain @ C.R.497 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2746 over Drain @ C.R.497 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2746 over Drain @ C.R.497 carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is FM 2746 over Drain @ C.R.497?

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

Who owns FM 2746 over Drain @ C.R.497?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.