US Bridges

FM 2460 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Newton County, Texas · 1.55 MI NW of FM 1416 · Structure no. 201760194901003

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
323
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2460 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2460 over Drainage Ditch in Newton County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 323 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 2460
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.55 MI NW of FM 1416
RouteState Highway 2460
StateTexas
Coordinates30.63101, -93.75629
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic323 (2020)
Projected traffic430 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$18,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2460 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2460 over Drainage Ditch 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 2460 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 323 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 2460 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2460 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.