US Bridges

FM 2028 over Post Oak Creek

Fair

McCulloch County, Texas · 1.25 MI W of US 87 · Structure no. 231600086903013

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
969
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2028 over Post Oak Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2028 over Post Oak Creek in McCulloch County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 70 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 969 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,256 by 2038. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 2028
CrossesPost Oak Creek
Location1.25 MI W of US 87
RouteState Highway 2028
StateTexas
Coordinates31.12282, -99.35636
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic969 (2023)
Projected traffic1,256 by 2038
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 2028 over Post Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is FM 2028 over Post 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2028 over Post Oak Creek carry?

About 969 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is FM 2028 over Post Oak Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2028 over Post Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.