US Bridges

FM 2869 over Stout Creek

Fair

Wood County, Texas · 3.15 MI NW of FM 2088 · Structure no. 102500295801001

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,192
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2869 over Stout Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2869 over Stout Creek in Wood County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 1,192 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,230 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2869
CrossesStout Creek
Location3.15 MI NW of FM 2088
RouteState Highway 2869
CountyWood County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.87223, -95.25434
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,192 (2020)
Projected traffic1,230 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 2869 over Stout Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2869 over Stout 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2869 over Stout Creek carry?

About 1,192 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 2869 over Stout Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2869 over Stout Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.