US Bridges

FM 2895 over Caliche Creek

Fair

Webb County, Texas · 0.85 MI S of US 59 · Structure no. 222400298802003

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
272
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2895 over Caliche Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2895 over Caliche Creek in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 1969, 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 272 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 370 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2895
CrossesCaliche Creek
Location0.85 MI S of US 59
RouteState Highway 2895
CountyWebb County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.68422, -99.04037
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic272 (2020)
Projected traffic370 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 2895 over Caliche Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 2895 over Caliche 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2895 over Caliche Creek carry?

About 272 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM 2895 over Caliche Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2895 over Caliche Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.