US Bridges

FM 2796 over South Greasy Creek

Fair

Upshur County, Texas · 0.70 MI NE of FM 593 · Structure no. 192300094604012

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
281
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2796 over South Greasy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2796 over South Greasy Creek in Upshur County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 281 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2796
CrossesSouth Greasy Creek
Location0.70 MI NE of FM 593
RouteState Highway 2796
CountyUpshur County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.87316, -94.82887
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic281 (2020)
Projected traffic420 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 2796 over South Greasy Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2796 over South Greasy 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2796 over South Greasy Creek carry?

About 281 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FM 2796 over South Greasy Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2796 over South Greasy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.