FM 2898 over Bitter Creek
GoodYoung County, Texas · 1.0 MI S of FM 210 · Structure no. 032520056207016
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 91 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 81
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 2898 over Bitter Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2898 over Bitter Creek in Young 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 81 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2033. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 2898 over Bitter Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 2898 over Bitter 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does FM 2898 over Bitter Creek carry?
About 81 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is FM 2898 over Bitter Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FM 2898 over Bitter Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.