US Bridges

FM 2601 over Beerwinkle Br

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 1.30 MI W of SH 317 · Structure no. 090140260202004

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

About this bridge

FM 2601 over Beerwinkle Br is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2601 over Beerwinkle 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 46 ft (14 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2601
CrossesBeerwinkle Br
Location1.30 MI W of SH 317
RouteState Highway 2601
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.25604, -97.40449
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry7: Better than 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 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 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2601 over Beerwinkle Br built?

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

What condition is FM 2601 over Beerwinkle 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 Beerwinkle Br carry?

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

How long is FM 2601 over Beerwinkle Br?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2601 over Beerwinkle Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.