US Bridges

RM 2909 over Kickapoo Creek

Fair

Van Zandt County, Texas · 5.35 MI SE of SH 19 · Structure no. 102340295701002

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
852
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 2909 over Kickapoo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RM 2909 over Kickapoo Creek in Van Zandt County, Texas. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 56 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 852 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 730 by 2033. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRM 2909
CrossesKickapoo Creek
Location5.35 MI SE of SH 19
RouteState Highway 2909
CountyVan Zandt County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.46935, -95.8174
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic852 (2023)
Projected traffic730 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$34,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RM 2909 over Kickapoo Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is RM 2909 over Kickapoo 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RM 2909 over Kickapoo Creek carry?

About 852 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RM 2909 over Kickapoo Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns RM 2909 over Kickapoo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.