FM 2610 over Menard Creek
PoorPolk County, Texas · 4.75 MI S of SH 146 · Structure no. 111870259101001
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 270 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 844
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 2610 over Menard Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2610 over Menard Creek in Polk County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 844 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,210 by 2033. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 2610 over Menard Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 2610 over Menard Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does FM 2610 over Menard Creek carry?
About 844 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FM 2610 over Menard Creek?
The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns FM 2610 over Menard Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.