US Bridges

FM 2474 over Finley Creek

Fair

Wheeler County, Texas · 0.50 MI N of IH 40 · Structure no. 252420231601001

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2474 over Finley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2474 over Finley Creek in Wheeler County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2474
CrossesFinley Creek
Location0.50 MI N of IH 40
RouteState Highway 2474
CountyWheeler County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.23533, -100.28997
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic170 by 2033
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 2474 over Finley Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2474 over Finley 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2474 over Finley Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is FM 2474 over Finley Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2474 over Finley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.