US Bridges

FM 2515 over Jones Creek

Good

Kaufman County, Texas · 1.60 MI N of FM 1836 · Structure no. 181300197501003

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
659
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2515 over Jones Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2515 over Jones Creek in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 659 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 465 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesFM 2515
CrossesJones Creek
Location1.60 MI N of FM 1836
RouteState Highway 2515
StateTexas
Coordinates32.56237, -96.17591
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic659 (2023)
Projected traffic465 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2515 over Jones Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2515 over Jones 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2515 over Jones Creek carry?

About 659 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 2515 over Jones Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2515 over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.