FM 2705 over Jacks Creek
GoodLimestone County, Texas · 2.90 MI SE of US 84 · Structure no. 091470275401001
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 172 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 583
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 2705 over Jacks Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2705 over Jacks Creek in Limestone County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 583 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,003 by 2042. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 2705 over Jacks Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 2705 over Jacks 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does FM 2705 over Jacks Creek carry?
About 583 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is FM 2705 over Jacks Creek?
The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FM 2705 over Jacks Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.