US Bridges

FM 2676 over Verde Creek

Fair

Medina County, Texas · 3.05 MI E of SH 173 · Structure no. 151630264901001

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
236 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,614
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2676 over Verde Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 2676 over Verde Creek in Medina County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,614 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,970 by 2042. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2676
CrossesVerde Creek
Location3.05 MI E of SH 173
RouteState Highway 2676
CountyMedina County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.38354, -99.07002
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 20
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,614 (2023)
Projected traffic2,970 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 2676 over Verde Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2676 over Verde 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2676 over Verde Creek carry?

About 1,614 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 2676 over Verde Creek?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2676 over Verde Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.