US Bridges

FM 2698 over IH 27 and BNSF RR

Fair

Swisher County, Texas · 5.0 MI S of FM 1881 · Structure no. 052190006702176

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
545 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2698 over IH 27 and BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2698 over IH 27 and BNSF RR in Swisher County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2033. The structure is 545 ft (166.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2698
CrossesIH 27 and BNSF RR
Location5.0 MI S of FM 1881
RouteState Highway 2698
CountySwisher County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.64656, -101.82474
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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length545 ft (166.1 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2013)
Projected traffic500 by 2033
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 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 2698 over IH 27 and BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2698 over IH 27 and BNSF RR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2698 over IH 27 and BNSF RR carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is FM 2698 over IH 27 and BNSF RR?

The structure is 545 ft (166.1 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2698 over IH 27 and BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.