US Bridges

FM 2546 over Jones Creek

Good

Wharton County, Texas · 1.95 MI E of SH 71 · Structure no. 132410297401004

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
184
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2546 over Jones Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2546 over Jones Creek in Wharton 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 184 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 258 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 2546
CrossesJones Creek
Location1.95 MI E of SH 71
RouteState Highway 2546
StateTexas
Coordinates29.2891, -96.29778
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic184 (2023)
Projected traffic258 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 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 2546 over Jones Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 2546 over Jones Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2546 over Jones Creek carry?

About 184 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 2546 over Jones Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2546 over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.