US Bridges

FM 2601 over Howard Br

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 2.30 MI W of SH 317 · Structure no. 090140260202002

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
545
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2601 over Howard Br is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2601 over Howard Br in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 545 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 910 by 2033. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2601
CrossesHoward Br
Location2.30 MI W of SH 317
RouteState Highway 2601
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.26657, -97.41017
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
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 loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic545 (2020)
Projected traffic910 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2601 over Howard Br built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2601 over Howard Br 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 2601 over Howard Br carry?

About 545 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 2601 over Howard Br?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns FM 2601 over Howard Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.