US Bridges

FM 2558 over Big Owl Creek

Fair

San Augustine County, Texas · 1.10 MI S of FM 83 · Structure no. 112030039005001

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
226
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2558 over Big Owl Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 2558 over Big Owl Creek in San Augustine County, Texas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 226 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 316 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2558
CrossesBig Owl Creek
Location1.10 MI S of FM 83
RouteState Highway 2558
CountySan Augustine County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.28532, -94.26991
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic226 (2020)
Projected traffic316 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 2558 over Big Owl Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2558 over Big Owl 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2558 over Big Owl Creek carry?

About 226 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 2558 over Big Owl Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2558 over Big Owl Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.