US Bridges

FM 2670 over Hoover Branch

Good

Bell County, Texas · 1.70 MI W of SH 195 · Structure no. 090140119803006

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,148
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2670 over Hoover Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2670 over Hoover Branch in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 1,148 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,520 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesFM 2670
CrossesHoover Branch
Location1.70 MI W of SH 195
RouteState Highway 2670
StateTexas
Coordinates30.98159, -97.79945
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,148 (2016)
Projected traffic1,520 by 2033
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 Hoover Branch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is FM 2670 over Hoover 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2670 over Hoover Branch carry?

About 1,148 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 2670 over Hoover Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2670 over Hoover Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.