FM 2473 over North Fork Red River
PoorPosted for loadWheeler County, Texas · 2.80 MI S of FM 3104 · Structure no. 252420205101003
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,206 ft
- 27 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 2473 over North Fork Red River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2473 over North Fork Red River in Wheeler County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2033. The structure is 1,206 ft (367.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 2473 over North Fork Red River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 2473 over North Fork Red River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does FM 2473 over North Fork Red River carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is FM 2473 over North Fork Red River?
The structure is 1,206 ft (367.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FM 2473 over North Fork Red River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.