US Bridges

FM 2763 over Deep Creek

Fair

Scurry County, Texas · 2.24 MI E of SH 350 · Structure no. 082080331101001

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,710
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2763 over Deep Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2763 over Deep Creek in Scurry County, Texas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 2,710 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,040 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2763
CrossesDeep Creek
Location2.24 MI E of SH 350
RouteState Highway 2763
CountyScurry County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.67176, -100.89239
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,710 (2023)
Projected traffic2,040 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 2763 over Deep Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2763 over Deep 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 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2763 over Deep Creek carry?

About 2,710 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FM 2763 over Deep Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2763 over Deep Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.