US Bridges

FM 2728 over Duck Creek

Good

Kaufman County, Texas · 7.05 MI NE of US 80 · Structure no. 181300251201006

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,163
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2728 over Duck Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder 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 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 1,163 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,954 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 2728
CrossesDuck Creek
Location7.05 MI NE of US 80
RouteState Highway 2728
StateTexas
Coordinates32.79924, -96.10913
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,163 (2022)
Projected traffic1,954 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 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 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 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2728 over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.