US Bridges

FM 2374 over Aytes Branch

Fair

Baylor County, Texas · 0.35 MI S of FM 1285 · Structure no. 030120056202014

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2374 over Aytes Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM 2374 over Aytes Branch in Baylor County, Texas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 27 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2374
CrossesAytes Branch
Location0.35 MI S of FM 1285
RouteState Highway 2374
CountyBaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.44146, -99.07035
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic27 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 2374 over Aytes Branch built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2374 over Aytes Branch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2374 over Aytes Branch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 2374 over Aytes Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2374 over Aytes Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.