US Bridges

FM 2687 over Arroyo Charco Redondo

Fair

Zapata County, Texas · 7.0 MI E of US 83 · Structure no. 212530253001005

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
87 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
239
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2687 over Arroyo Charco Redondo is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2687 over Arroyo Charco Redondo in Zapata County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 239 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2033. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2687
CrossesArroyo Charco Redondo
Location7.0 MI E of US 83
RouteState Highway 2687
CountyZapata County
StateTexas
Coordinates26.83861, -99.03099
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic239 (2024)
Projected traffic570 by 2033
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 2687 over Arroyo Charco Redondo built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2687 over Arroyo Charco Redondo 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2687 over Arroyo Charco Redondo carry?

About 239 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is FM 2687 over Arroyo Charco Redondo?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2687 over Arroyo Charco Redondo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.