US Bridges

FM 2496 over E Fork Angelina River

Fair

Rusk County, Texas · 2.00 MI W of US 259 · Structure no. 102010167002003

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
273 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
597
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2496 over E Fork Angelina River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2496 over E Fork Angelina River in Rusk County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 597 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,180 by 2039. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2496
CrossesE Fork Angelina River
Location2.00 MI W of US 259
RouteState Highway 2496
CountyRusk County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.93732, -94.73181
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadOther
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic597 (2020)
Projected traffic1,180 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$16,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2496 over E Fork Angelina River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2496 over E Fork Angelina River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2496 over E Fork Angelina River carry?

About 597 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 2496 over E Fork Angelina River?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2496 over E Fork Angelina River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.