US Bridges

FM 2595 over Big Coyote Creek Br

Fair

Runnels County, Texas · 6.30 MI NE of SH 153 · Structure no. 072000257201003

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2595 over Big Coyote Creek Br is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2595 over Big Coyote Creek Br in Runnels County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 35 ft wide.

CarriesFM 2595
CrossesBig Coyote Creek Br
Location6.30 MI NE of SH 153
RouteState Highway 2595
StateTexas
Coordinates32.07664, -100.01242
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic90 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2595 over Big Coyote Creek Br built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2595 over Big Coyote Creek Br 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2595 over Big Coyote Creek Br carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 2595 over Big Coyote Creek Br?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2595 over Big Coyote Creek Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.