US Bridges

FM 2728 over Duck Creek

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 5.45 MI NE of US 80 · Structure no. 181300251201005

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,163
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2728 over Duck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2728 over Duck Creek in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 1,163 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,454 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2728
CrossesDuck Creek
Location5.45 MI NE of US 80
RouteState Highway 2728
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.78228, -96.1112
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,163 (2022)
Projected traffic19,454 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 2728 over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2728 over Duck 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 2728 over Duck Creek carry?

About 1,163 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 2728 over Duck Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2728 over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.