US Bridges

FM2305 & Pea Ridge over Jezek Branch

Good

Bell County, Texas · 0.84 MI E of SH 317 · Structure no. 090140023205037

Built
1997
28 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,262
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM2305 & Pea Ridge over Jezek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM2305 & Pea Ridge over Jezek Branch in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1997 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 28 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 13,262 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,567 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM2305 & Pea Ridge
CrossesJezek Branch
Location0.84 MI E of SH 317
RouteState Highway 2305
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.11978, -97.42988
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,262 (2023)
Projected traffic18,567 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$261,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM2305 & Pea Ridge over Jezek Branch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is FM2305 & Pea Ridge over Jezek Branch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FM2305 & Pea Ridge over Jezek Branch carry?

About 13,262 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM2305 & Pea Ridge over Jezek Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns FM2305 & Pea Ridge over Jezek Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.