US Bridges

FM 2021 over US 59

Good

Angelina County, Texas · At JCT US59 & FM 2021 · Structure no. 110030017602145

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
282 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2021 over US 59 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2021 over US 59 in Angelina County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2030. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 2021
CrossesUS 59
LocationAt JCT US59 & FM 2021
RouteState Highway 2021
StateTexas
Coordinates31.41018, -94.72089
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2013)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2030
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2021 over US 59 built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2021 over US 59 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does FM 2021 over US 59 carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 2021 over US 59?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2021 over US 59?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.