US Bridges

FM 2732 over Wallace Creek

Good

San Saba County, Texas · 1.25 MI SW of US 190 · Structure no. 232060272901001

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
190 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
306
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2732 over Wallace Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2732 over Wallace Creek in San Saba County, Texas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 60 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 306 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2033. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesFM 2732
CrossesWallace Creek
Location1.25 MI SW of US 190
RouteState Highway 2732
StateTexas
Coordinates31.19923, -98.80686
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic306 (2020)
Projected traffic340 by 2033
Trucks13%
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 2732 over Wallace Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is FM 2732 over Wallace 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does FM 2732 over Wallace Creek carry?

About 306 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 2732 over Wallace Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2732 over Wallace Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.