FM 2546 over Porters Creek
FairWharton County, Texas · 1.25 MI W of FM 1160 · Structure no. 132410251701003
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 194
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 2546 over Porters Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2546 over Porters Creek in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 194 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 2546 over Porters Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is FM 2546 over Porters 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does FM 2546 over Porters Creek carry?
About 194 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FM 2546 over Porters Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns FM 2546 over Porters Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.