US Bridges

FM 2098 over Arroyo Morteros

Fair

Starr County, Texas · 2.5 MI NW of US 83 · Structure no. 212140194201003

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
874
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2098 over Arroyo Morteros is a concrete tee beam carrying FM 2098 over Arroyo Morteros in Starr County, Texas. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 874 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,930 by 2033. The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2098
CrossesArroyo Morteros
Location2.5 MI NW of US 83
RouteState Highway 2098
CountyStarr County
StateTexas
Coordinates26.55611, -99.12016
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length79 ft (24.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic874 (2024)
Projected traffic1,930 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 2098 over Arroyo Morteros built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2098 over Arroyo Morteros 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2098 over Arroyo Morteros carry?

About 874 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FM 2098 over Arroyo Morteros?

The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2098 over Arroyo Morteros?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.