US Bridges

FM 2946 over Lake Fork Creek

Good

Rains County, Texas · 2.0 MI S of FM 514 · Structure no. 011900227504006

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,000 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
1,969
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2946 over Lake Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2946 over Lake Fork Creek in Rains County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 1,969 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,310 by 2033. The structure is 2,000 ft (609.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2946
CrossesLake Fork Creek
Location2.0 MI S of FM 514
RouteState Highway 2946
CountyRains County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.89834, -95.66176
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans20
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,000 ft (609.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,969 (2020)
Projected traffic2,310 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 2946 over Lake Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2946 over Lake Fork 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2946 over Lake Fork Creek carry?

About 1,969 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 2946 over Lake Fork Creek?

The structure is 2,000 ft (609.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2946 over Lake Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.