US Bridges

FM 2837 over Dry Creek

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 1.9 MI W of US 77 · Structure no. 091610286801006

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,372
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2837 over Dry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2837 over Dry Creek in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,372 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,730 by 2037. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2837
CrossesDry Creek
Location1.9 MI W of US 77
RouteState Highway 2837
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.40869, -97.12955
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,372 (2023)
Projected traffic1,730 by 2037
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 2837 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2837 over Dry 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 2837 over Dry Creek carry?

About 1,372 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 2837 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2837 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.