US Bridges

RM 2400 over Independence Creek Trib

Fair

Terrell County, Texas · 0.95 MI W of SH 349 · Structure no. 062220229702007

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 2400 over Independence Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying RM 2400 over Independence Creek Trib in Terrell County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

Location

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CarriesRM 2400
CrossesIndependence Creek Trib
Location0.95 MI W of SH 349
RouteState Highway 2400
CountyTerrell County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.58821, -101.93521
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic200 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed46 mi (74 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 RM 2400 over Independence Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is RM 2400 over Independence Creek Trib 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does RM 2400 over Independence Creek Trib carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RM 2400 over Independence Creek Trib?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RM 2400 over Independence Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.