US Bridges

FM 2635 over Big Elm Creek

Good

McCulloch County, Texas · 1.90 MI S of FM 765 · Structure no. 231600257102002

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
51
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2635 over Big Elm Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2635 over Big Elm Creek in McCulloch County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 51 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 61 by 2038. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM 2635
CrossesBig Elm Creek
Location1.90 MI S of FM 765
RouteState Highway 2635
StateTexas
Coordinates31.37007, -99.42457
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2022)
Projected traffic61 by 2038
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 2635 over Big Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2635 over Big Elm 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2635 over Big Elm Creek carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FM 2635 over Big Elm Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2635 over Big Elm Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.