US Bridges

FM 2670 over Ellis Branch

Good

Bell County, Texas · 2.80 MI W of SH 195 · Structure no. 090140119803005

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
356
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2670 over Ellis Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2670 over Ellis Branch in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 356 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,520 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesFM 2670
CrossesEllis Branch
Location2.80 MI W of SH 195
RouteState Highway 2670
StateTexas
Coordinates30.98486, -97.81739
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic356 (2023)
Projected traffic1,520 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 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 FM 2670 over Ellis Branch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2670 over Ellis 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2670 over Ellis Branch carry?

About 356 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 2670 over Ellis Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns FM 2670 over Ellis Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.