US Bridges

FM 2658 over Dry Crk (martin Lk)

Fair

Rusk County, Texas · 3.40 MI N of FM 1251 · Structure no. 102010265301004

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
251
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2658 over Dry Crk (martin Lk) is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2658 over Dry Crk (martin Lk) in Rusk County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 251 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 351 by 2041. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesFM 2658
CrossesDry Crk (martin Lk)
Location3.40 MI N of FM 1251
RouteState Highway 2658
StateTexas
Coordinates32.23359, -94.58951
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic251 (2021)
Projected traffic351 by 2041
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2658 over Dry Crk (martin Lk) built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2658 over Dry Crk (martin Lk) 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2658 over Dry Crk (martin Lk) carry?

About 251 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 2658 over Dry Crk (martin Lk)?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2658 over Dry Crk (martin Lk)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.