US Bridges

FM 2573 over West Br of Bruton Creek

Good

Red River County, Texas · 1.9 MI N JCT US 82 · Structure no. 011940004510227

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
309
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2573 over West Br of Bruton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2573 over West Br of Bruton Creek in Red River County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 309 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 590 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesFM 2573
CrossesWest Br of Bruton Creek
Location1.9 MI N JCT US 82
RouteState Highway 2573
StateTexas
Coordinates33.64424, -95.15297
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic309 (2020)
Projected traffic590 by 2033
Trucks9%
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 2573 over West Br of Bruton Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2573 over West Br of Bruton 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 West Br of Bruton Creek carry?

About 309 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 2573 over West Br of Bruton Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2573 over West Br of Bruton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.