US Bridges

FM 2440 over Nails Creek

Fair

Lee County, Texas · 2.3 MI W of US 77 · Structure no. 141440229401003

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,473
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2440 over Nails Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2440 over Nails Creek in Lee County, Texas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 67 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 1,473 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,005 by 2039. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2440
CrossesNails Creek
Location2.3 MI W of US 77
RouteState Highway 2440
CountyLee County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.20391, -96.96676
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,473 (2023)
Projected traffic2,005 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 2440 over Nails Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is FM 2440 over Nails 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 2440 over Nails Creek carry?

About 1,473 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 2440 over Nails Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2440 over Nails Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.