US Bridges

FM 2573 over Cool Creek

Good

Red River County, Texas · 5.0 MI E of US 82 · Structure no. 011940004510194

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
794
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2573 over Cool Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2573 over Cool Creek in Red River County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 794 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 860 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 2573
CrossesCool Creek
Location5.0 MI E of US 82
RouteState Highway 2573
StateTexas
Coordinates33.66385, -95.17433
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic794 (2020)
Projected traffic860 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 2573 over Cool Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2573 over Cool 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2573 over Cool Creek carry?

About 794 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 2573 over Cool Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2573 over Cool Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.