FM 2490 over Childress Creek
GoodMcLennan County, Texas · 6.1 MI NW of FM 1637 · Structure no. 091610239602006
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 280 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,166
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 2490 over Childress Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2490 over Childress Creek in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 3,166 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,686 by 2042. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 2490 over Childress Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 2490 over Childress 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 2490 over Childress Creek carry?
About 3,166 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is FM 2490 over Childress Creek?
The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns FM 2490 over Childress Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.