US Bridges

FM 2678 over Mission River N Relief

Fair

Refugio County, Texas · 7.80 MI S of FM 774 · Structure no. 161960015506033

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
819 ft
27 main spans
Daily traffic
3,394
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2678 over Mission River N Relief is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2678 over Mission River N Relief in Refugio County, Texas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 60 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,394 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,616 by 2042. The structure is 819 ft (249.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2678
CrossesMission River N Relief
Location7.80 MI S of FM 774
RouteState Highway 2678
CountyRefugio County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.19236, -97.21588
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans27
Design loadH 20
Structure length819 ft (249.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,394 (2022)
Projected traffic4,616 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2678 over Mission River N Relief built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is FM 2678 over Mission River N Relief in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2678 over Mission River N Relief carry?

About 3,394 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 2678 over Mission River N Relief?

The structure is 819 ft (249.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2678 over Mission River N Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.