US Bridges

FM 2416 over Willow Creek

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 3.3 MI NW of FM 2113 · Structure no. 091610231001003

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,070
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2416 over Willow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2416 over Willow Creek in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 1,070 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,110 by 2037. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFM 2416
CrossesWillow Creek
Location3.3 MI NW of FM 2113
RouteState Highway 2416
StateTexas
Coordinates31.43679, -97.32455
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,070 (2023)
Projected traffic1,110 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2416 over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2416 over Willow 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 2416 over Willow Creek carry?

About 1,070 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 2416 over Willow Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns FM 2416 over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.