US Bridges

FM 2311 over Tehuacana Creek

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 1.30 MI SE of FM 308 · Structure no. 091610217401005

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
182 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,365
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2311 over Tehuacana Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2311 over Tehuacana Creek in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,365 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,310 by 2037. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2311
CrossesTehuacana Creek
Location1.30 MI SE of FM 308
RouteState Highway 2311
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.72551, -96.99682
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,365 (2023)
Projected traffic1,310 by 2037
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$816,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2311 over Tehuacana Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2311 over Tehuacana 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2311 over Tehuacana Creek carry?

About 1,365 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 2311 over Tehuacana Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2311 over Tehuacana Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.