US Bridges

FM 2953 over Lake Nocona Spillway

Good

Montague County, Texas · 1.3 MI NE of FM 2634 · Structure no. 031690270602002

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
303 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
313
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2953 over Lake Nocona Spillway is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2953 over Lake Nocona Spillway in Montague County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 313 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 690 by 2033. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFM 2953
CrossesLake Nocona Spillway
Location1.3 MI NE of FM 2634
RouteState Highway 2953
StateTexas
Coordinates33.88119, -97.66066
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic313 (2020)
Projected traffic690 by 2033
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2953 over Lake Nocona Spillway built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2953 over Lake Nocona Spillway 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2953 over Lake Nocona Spillway carry?

About 313 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is FM 2953 over Lake Nocona Spillway?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2953 over Lake Nocona Spillway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.