US Bridges

FM 2643 over Dry Creek

Good

McLennan County, Texas · 1.4 MI SE of US 77 · Structure no. 091610107803006

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
562
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2643 over Dry Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2643 over Dry Creek in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 562 vehicles a day, roughly 58% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2037. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM 2643
CrossesDry Creek
Location1.4 MI SE of US 77
RouteState Highway 2643
StateTexas
Coordinates31.40589, -97.07191
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic562 (2023)
Projected traffic750 by 2037
Trucks58%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$800,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2643 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2643 over Dry 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 2643 over Dry Creek carry?

About 562 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 58% are trucks.

How long is FM 2643 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2643 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.