US Bridges

FM 2628 over Baldwin Creek

Fair

Walker County, Texas · 0.8 MI W of FM 980 · Structure no. 172360180904003

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
505
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2628 over Baldwin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2628 over Baldwin Creek in Walker County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 505 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 814 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM 2628
CrossesBaldwin Creek
Location0.8 MI W of FM 980
RouteState Highway 2628
StateTexas
Coordinates30.81804, -95.53824
Functional classRural Minor 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
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic505 (2020)
Projected traffic814 by 2039
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2628 over Baldwin Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2628 over Baldwin 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 2628 over Baldwin Creek carry?

About 505 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is FM 2628 over Baldwin Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 2628 over Baldwin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.