US Bridges

FM 2992 over Mill Creek

Good

Tyler County, Texas · 0.30 MI N of FM 1013 · Structure no. 202290304301001

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
905
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2992 over Mill Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2992 over Mill Creek in Tyler County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 905 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,794 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFM 2992
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.30 MI N of FM 1013
RouteState Highway 2992
StateTexas
Coordinates30.70193, -94.22231
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic905 (2024)
Projected traffic1,794 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 2992 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2992 over Mill 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 2992 over Mill Creek carry?

About 905 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 2992 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2992 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.