US Bridges

FM 2749 over Pin Oak Creek

Fair

Limestone County, Texas · 2.75 MI N of SH 7 · Structure no. 091470280702004

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2749 over Pin Oak Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2749 over Pin Oak Creek in Limestone County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2033. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2749
CrossesPin Oak Creek
Location2.75 MI N of SH 7
RouteState Highway 2749
CountyLimestone County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.32295, -96.51209
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2020)
Projected traffic660 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2749 over Pin Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2749 over Pin Oak 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 2022.

How much traffic does FM 2749 over Pin Oak Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 2749 over Pin Oak Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2749 over Pin Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.