US Bridges

FM 2838 over Jacks Creek

Good

Limestone County, Texas · 0.30 MI NE of US 84 · Structure no. 091470286601002

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
378
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2838 over Jacks Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2838 over Jacks Creek in Limestone County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 378 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 529 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFM 2838
CrossesJacks Creek
Location0.30 MI NE of US 84
RouteState Highway 2838
StateTexas
Coordinates31.67726, -96.55579
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic378 (2023)
Projected traffic529 by 2042
Trucks24%
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 2838 over Jacks Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2838 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 2838 over Jacks Creek carry?

About 378 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is FM 2838 over Jacks Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2838 over Jacks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.