US Bridges

FM 2676 over Second Creek

Fair

Medina County, Texas · 3.52 MI NE of SH 173 · Structure no. 151630264901003

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,614
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2676 over Second Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2676 over Second Creek in Medina County, Texas. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 50 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 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2676
CrossesSecond Creek
Location3.52 MI NE of SH 173
RouteState Highway 2676
CountyMedina County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.38517, -99.06298
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 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 Second Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is FM 2676 over Second 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 Second Creek carry?

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

How long is FM 2676 over Second Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2676 over Second Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.