US Bridges

FM 2558 over Little Owl Creek

Good

San Augustine County, Texas · 1.4 Mi. S. of Jct. FM 83 · Structure no. 112030039005066

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Prestressed Concrete
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2558 over Little Owl Creek is a prestressed concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying FM 2558 over Little Owl Creek in San Augustine County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2038. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM 2558
CrossesLittle Owl Creek
Location1.4 Mi. S. of Jct. FM 83
RouteState Highway 2558
StateTexas
Coordinates31.28254, -94.27343
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2018)
Projected traffic500 by 2038
Trucks5%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2558 over Little Owl Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2558 over Little Owl Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

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

About 400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 2558 over Little Owl Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2558 over Little Owl Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.