FM 2431 over Tres Palacios River
FairMatagorda County, Texas · 2.70 MI E of SH 71 · Structure no. 131580034603029
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 152 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,167
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 2431 over Tres Palacios River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2431 over Tres Palacios River in Matagorda County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 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 2,167 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,250 by 2041. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 2431 over Tres Palacios River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is FM 2431 over Tres Palacios River 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does FM 2431 over Tres Palacios River carry?
About 2,167 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is FM 2431 over Tres Palacios River?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns FM 2431 over Tres Palacios River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.