US Bridges

FM 2843 over Mitchell Branch

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 1.05 MI SW of IH 35 · Structure no. 090140287001002

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,756
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2843 over Mitchell Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2843 over Mitchell Branch in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,756 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,980 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2843
CrossesMitchell Branch
Location1.05 MI SW of IH 35
RouteState Highway 2843
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.92738, -97.55839
Functional classRural Major 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,756 (2020)
Projected traffic1,980 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 2843 over Mitchell Branch built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2843 over Mitchell 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2843 over Mitchell Branch carry?

About 1,756 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FM 2843 over Mitchell Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2843 over Mitchell Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.