FM 502 over Dry Prong Deep Creek
FairMcCulloch County, Texas · 0.05 MI W of FM 1028 · Structure no. 231600086801001
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 502 over Dry Prong Deep Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 502 over Dry Prong Deep Creek in McCulloch County, Texas. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 149 by 2038. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 502 over Dry Prong Deep Creek built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 502 over Dry Prong Deep 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does FM 502 over Dry Prong Deep Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is FM 502 over Dry Prong Deep Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns FM 502 over Dry Prong Deep Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.