FM 2460 over Big Cow Creek
FairNewton County, Texas · 0.70 MI E of SH 87 · Structure no. 201760194901002
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 330 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 640
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 2460 over Big Cow Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2460 over Big Cow Creek in Newton County, Texas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 640 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2033. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 2460 over Big Cow Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 2460 over Big Cow 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 2460 over Big Cow Creek carry?
About 640 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is FM 2460 over Big Cow Creek?
The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns FM 2460 over Big Cow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.