FM 2685 over Glade Creek
FairUpshur County, Texas · 1.25 MI N of FM 1404 · Structure no. 192300215701002
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 152 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 805
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 2685 over Glade Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2685 over Glade Creek in Upshur County, Texas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 62 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 805 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,160 by 2033. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 2685 over Glade Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is FM 2685 over Glade 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 2685 over Glade Creek carry?
About 805 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is FM 2685 over Glade Creek?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns FM 2685 over Glade Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.