US Bridges

FM 2601 over Payne Branch

Good

Bell County, Texas · 1.18 MI W of SH 317 · Structure no. 090140260202005

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2601 over Payne Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2601 over Payne Branch 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2031. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFM 2601
CrossesPayne Branch
Location1.18 MI W of SH 317
RouteState Highway 2601
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.25512, -97.40135
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2011)
Projected traffic100 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 2601 over Payne Branch built?

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

What condition is FM 2601 over Payne 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 2601 over Payne Branch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 2601 over Payne Branch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2601 over Payne Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.