US Bridges

FM 2037 over Leon Creek

Good

Pecos County, Texas · 7.10 MI S of IH 10 Sfr · Structure no. 061860280401002

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
248 ft
38 main spans
Daily traffic
273
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2037 over Leon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2037 over Leon Creek in Pecos County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 273 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2031. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesFM 2037
CrossesLeon Creek
Location7.10 MI S of IH 10 Sfr
RouteState Highway 2037
StateTexas
Coordinates30.79844, -103.01397
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 spans38
Design loadHS 20
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic273 (2020)
Projected traffic430 by 2031
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 2037 over Leon Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2037 over Leon Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2037 over Leon Creek carry?

About 273 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 2037 over Leon Creek?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2037 over Leon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.