US Bridges

FM 2122 over Mallory Creek

Fair

Lamar County, Texas · 1.0 MI SW of FM 1506 · Structure no. 011390200301001

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
356
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2122 over Mallory Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 2122 over Mallory Creek in Lamar County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 356 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 347 by 2039. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2122
CrossesMallory Creek
Location1.0 MI SW of FM 1506
RouteState Highway 2122
CountyLamar County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.57719, -95.66607
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic356 (2020)
Projected traffic347 by 2039
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$45,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2122 over Mallory Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2122 over Mallory 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2122 over Mallory Creek carry?

About 356 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is FM 2122 over Mallory Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2122 over Mallory Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.