US Bridges

FM 2301 over Tule Creek

Good

Swisher County, Texas · 0.9 MI N of SH 86 · Structure no. 052190078904129

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2301 over Tule Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2301 over Tule Creek in Swisher County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2051. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2301
CrossesTule Creek
Location0.9 MI N of SH 86
RouteState Highway 2301
CountySwisher County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.49086, -101.57414
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2021)
Projected traffic200 by 2051
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2301 over Tule Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2301 over Tule 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2301 over Tule Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM 2301 over Tule Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2301 over Tule Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.