US Bridges

FM 2086 over Clark Branch

Good

Bell County, Texas · 1.51 MI E of FM 438 · Structure no. 090140192401001

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
653
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2086 over Clark Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2086 over Clark Branch in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 653 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 940 by 2036. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2086
CrossesClark Branch
Location1.51 MI E of FM 438
RouteState Highway 2086
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.10732, -97.27696
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic653 (2018)
Projected traffic940 by 2036
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
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 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 2086 over Clark Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2086 over Clark 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2086 over Clark Branch carry?

About 653 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FM 2086 over Clark Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2086 over Clark Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.