US Bridges

FM 2348 over UPRR & Evans Creek

Fair

Titus County, Texas · 1.00 MI S of US 67 · Structure no. 192250224001002

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
410 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,110
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2348 over UPRR & Evans Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2348 over UPRR & Evans Creek in Titus County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 5 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 5,110 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,950 by 2034. The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2348
CrossesUPRR & Evans Creek
Location1.00 MI S of US 67
RouteState Highway 2348
CountyTitus County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.16771, -94.92471
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length410 ft (125 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,110 (2023)
Projected traffic7,950 by 2034
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 2348 over UPRR & Evans Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2348 over UPRR & Evans Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2348 over UPRR & Evans Creek carry?

About 5,110 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 2348 over UPRR & Evans Creek?

The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2348 over UPRR & Evans Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.