FM 2431 over Tres Palacios River

Fair Condition66 years old2,167 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyMatagorda
Location2.70 Mi E Of SH 71
CarriesFM 2431
CrossesTres Palacios River
Coordinates28.94332, -96.16358

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical7 — Countermeasures installed

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length151.9 ft (46.3 m)
Max Span29.9 ft (9.1 m)
Deck Width42.7 ft (13 m)
Deck Area601.9 sq m
Main Spans5
Year Built1960 (reconstructed 2006)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic2,167 (2021)
Truck Traffic15%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number131580034603029

Nearby Bridges

FM 2431 over Juanita Creek 0.7 mi Fair FM 456 over Tres Palacios River 1.1 mi Good Hoffman RD over Tres Palacios River 2.5 mi Fair Cr419 El Dorado RD over Willow Creek 2.7 mi Fair SH 71 over Draw 2.9 mi Good SH 71 over Wallace Creek 3.1 mi Fair SH 35 over Briar Creek 3.4 mi Good SH 71 over Juanita Creek 3.4 mi Fair Cr418 N Hoffman RD over Draw 3.6 mi Fair FM 1468 over Willow Creek 3.6 mi Good