US Bridges

FM 2086 over Ratibor Branch

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 1.53 MI N of SH 53 · Structure no. 090140192401006

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
387
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2086 over Ratibor Branch is a concrete slab carrying FM 2086 over Ratibor 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 387 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 590 by 2036. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2086
CrossesRatibor Branch
Location1.53 MI N of SH 53
RouteState Highway 2086
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.07871, -97.20851
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic387 (2020)
Projected traffic590 by 2036
Trucks20%
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$401,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2086 over Ratibor Branch built?

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

What condition is FM 2086 over Ratibor Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2086 over Ratibor Branch carry?

About 387 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is FM 2086 over Ratibor Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2086 over Ratibor Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.