US Bridges

FM 2262 over Piney Creek Relief

Fair

Trinity County, Texas · 3.05 MI NE of US 287 · Structure no. 112280211701003

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
150 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2262 over Piney Creek Relief is a concrete slab carrying FM 2262 over Piney Creek Relief in Trinity 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 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 460 by 2033. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2262
CrossesPiney Creek Relief
Location3.05 MI NE of US 287
RouteState Highway 2262
CountyTrinity County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.06277, -95.05921
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2020)
Projected traffic460 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 2262 over Piney Creek Relief built?

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

What condition is FM 2262 over Piney Creek Relief 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2262 over Piney Creek Relief carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 2262 over Piney Creek Relief?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2262 over Piney Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.