US Bridges

FM 2648 over Pine Creek

Fair

Lamar County, Texas · 5.3 MI E of US 271 · Structure no. 011390265701002

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
303 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
482
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2648 over Pine Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2648 over Pine Creek in Lamar County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 482 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 416 by 2039. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2648
CrossesPine Creek
Location5.3 MI E of US 271
RouteState Highway 2648
CountyLamar County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.79136, -95.44277
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic482 (2020)
Projected traffic416 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 2648 over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2648 over Pine 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2648 over Pine Creek carry?

About 482 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 2648 over Pine Creek?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2648 over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.