US Bridges

FM 2765 over Tres Palacios River

Fair

Wharton County, Texas · 1.30 MI SW of SH 71 · Structure no. 132410281902001

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,298
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2765 over Tres Palacios River is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2765 over Tres Palacios River in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 8,298 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,617 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2765
CrossesTres Palacios River
Location1.30 MI SW of SH 71
RouteState Highway 2765
CountyWharton County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.20169, -96.29405
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,298 (2022)
Projected traffic11,617 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 2765 over Tres Palacios River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2765 over Tres Palacios River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2765 over Tres Palacios River carry?

About 8,298 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 2765 over Tres Palacios River?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2765 over Tres Palacios River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.