US Bridges

FM 2609 over UPRR & Bonita Creek

Fair

Nacogdoches County, Texas · 0.3 MI W of US 59 Bus · Structure no. 111740259001002

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,051 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
3,904
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2609 over UPRR & Bonita Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2609 over UPRR & Bonita Creek in Nacogdoches County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 3,904 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,466 by 2044. The structure is 1,051 ft (320.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2609
CrossesUPRR & Bonita Creek
Location0.3 MI W of US 59 Bus
RouteState Highway 2609
CountyNacogdoches County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.63181, -94.65895
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,051 ft (320.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,904 (2020)
Projected traffic5,466 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 2609 over UPRR & Bonita Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2609 over UPRR & Bonita 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2609 over UPRR & Bonita Creek carry?

About 3,904 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 2609 over UPRR & Bonita Creek?

The structure is 1,051 ft (320.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2609 over UPRR & Bonita Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.