US Bridges

FM 2473 over Little Hackberry Creek

Fair

Wheeler County, Texas · 1.10 MI E of FM 1443 · Structure no. 252420231702002

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

About this bridge

FM 2473 over Little Hackberry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2473 over Little Hackberry 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 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2033. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2473
CrossesLittle Hackberry Creek
Location1.10 MI E of FM 1443
RouteState Highway 2473
CountyWheeler County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.37204, -100.48411
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic180 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 2473 over Little Hackberry Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 2473 over Little Hackberry 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 2473 over Little Hackberry Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 2473 over Little Hackberry Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns FM 2473 over Little Hackberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.