US Bridges

FM 2028 over South Brady Creek

Fair

McCulloch County, Texas · 4.70 MI S of US 87 · Structure no. 231600086903032

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
118
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2028 over South Brady Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2028 over South Brady Creek in McCulloch County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 118 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 179 by 2038. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2028
CrossesSouth Brady Creek
Location4.70 MI S of US 87
RouteState Highway 2028
CountyMcCulloch County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.14908, -99.58293
Functional classRural Major 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic118 (2020)
Projected traffic179 by 2038
Trucks16%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2028 over South Brady Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2028 over South Brady 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 South Brady Creek carry?

About 118 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FM 2028 over South Brady Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2028 over South Brady Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.