FM 2457 over West Tempe Creek
GoodPolk County, Texas · 1.60 MI W of US 190 · Structure no. 111870021313044
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 104 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,219
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 2457 over West Tempe Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FM 2457 over West Tempe Creek in Polk County, Texas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 89 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 6,219 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,470 by 2033. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 2457 over West Tempe Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is FM 2457 over West Tempe 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does FM 2457 over West Tempe Creek carry?
About 6,219 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is FM 2457 over West Tempe Creek?
The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns FM 2457 over West Tempe Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.