US Bridges

FM 2491 over Tehuacana Creek

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 1.2 MI E of Lp 340 · Structure no. 091610239501001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
241 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,104
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2491 over Tehuacana Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2491 over Tehuacana Creek in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 1,104 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,770 by 2037. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2491
CrossesTehuacana Creek
Location1.2 MI E of Lp 340
RouteState Highway 2491
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.56422, -97.04832
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadOther
Structure length241 ft (73.5 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 traffic1,104 (2018)
Projected traffic1,770 by 2037
Trucks18%
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$952,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2491 over Tehuacana Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2491 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2491 over Tehuacana Creek carry?

About 1,104 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FM 2491 over Tehuacana Creek?

The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2491 over Tehuacana Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.