US Bridges

FM 2334 over Dry Lipan Creek

Good

Tom Green County, Texas · 0.20 MI N of US 87 · Structure no. 072260222903002

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
382
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2334 over Dry Lipan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2334 over Dry Lipan Creek in Tom Green County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 382 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2334
CrossesDry Lipan Creek
Location0.20 MI N of US 87
RouteState Highway 2334
CountyTom Green County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.37609, -100.26181
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 loadOther
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic382 (2020)
Projected traffic520 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 FM 2334 over Dry Lipan Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2334 over Dry Lipan 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2334 over Dry Lipan Creek carry?

About 382 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FM 2334 over Dry Lipan Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2334 over Dry Lipan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.