FM 2026 over Wheeler Creek
GoodShelby County, Texas · 6.90 MI NW of US 96 · Structure no. 112100187901003
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 475
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 2026 over Wheeler Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2026 over Wheeler Creek in Shelby County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 65 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 475 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 855 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 2026 over Wheeler Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is FM 2026 over Wheeler 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does FM 2026 over Wheeler Creek carry?
About 475 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is FM 2026 over Wheeler Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns FM 2026 over Wheeler Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.