US Bridges

FM 2670 over Gann Branch

Good

Bell County, Texas · 3.95 MI W of SH 195 · Structure no. 090140119803011

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
236 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
356
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2670 over Gann Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2670 over Gann Branch in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 356 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,520 by 2035. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesFM 2670
CrossesGann Branch
Location3.95 MI W of SH 195
RouteState Highway 2670
StateTexas
Coordinates30.9915, -97.83016
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 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 closed98.8 mi (159 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2670 over Gann Branch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2670 over Gann 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 Gann Branch carry?

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

How long is FM 2670 over Gann Branch?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2670 over Gann Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.