US Bridges

FM 2426 over Pomponaugh Creek

Fair

Sabine County, Texas · 1.35 MI E of FM 1 · Structure no. 112020226801002

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
328
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2426 over Pomponaugh Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2426 over Pomponaugh Creek in Sabine County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 328 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 571 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2426
CrossesPomponaugh Creek
Location1.35 MI E of FM 1
RouteState Highway 2426
CountySabine County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.24248, -93.95377
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic328 (2020)
Projected traffic571 by 2040
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 2426 over Pomponaugh Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2426 over Pomponaugh 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2426 over Pomponaugh Creek carry?

About 328 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is FM 2426 over Pomponaugh Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2426 over Pomponaugh Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.