US Bridges

RM 2886 over Big Canyon

Good

Terrell County, Texas · 0.8 MI N of RM 2400 · Structure no. 062220290502003

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 2886 over Big Canyon is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RM 2886 over Big Canyon in Terrell County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 27 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2040. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesRM 2886
CrossesBig Canyon
Location0.8 MI N of RM 2400
RouteState Highway 2886
StateTexas
Coordinates30.40745, -102.30376
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27 (2023)
Projected traffic38 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 RM 2886 over Big Canyon built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is RM 2886 over Big Canyon 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RM 2886 over Big Canyon carry?

About 27 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RM 2886 over Big Canyon?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns RM 2886 over Big Canyon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.