US Bridges

FM 2647 over Mud Creek

Fair

Runnels County, Texas · 7.60 MI S of SH 153 · Structure no. 072000269901003

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
116
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2647 over Mud Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FM 2647 over Mud Creek in Runnels County, Texas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 116 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2033. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2647
CrossesMud Creek
Location7.60 MI S of SH 153
RouteState Highway 2647
CountyRunnels County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.82971, -99.89888
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic116 (2020)
Projected traffic160 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2647 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2647 over Mud Creek 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 2647 over Mud Creek carry?

About 116 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 2647 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2647 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.