US Bridges

FM 2125 over Pecan Bayou Tributary

Fair

Brown County, Texas · 3.55 MI N of SH 279 · Structure no. 230250201301002

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
723
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2125 over Pecan Bayou Tributary is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2125 over Pecan Bayou Tributary in Brown County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1980, 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 723 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,221 by 2038. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 2125
CrossesPecan Bayou Tributary
Location3.55 MI N of SH 279
RouteState Highway 2125
StateTexas
Coordinates31.79291, -98.99212
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic723 (2020)
Projected traffic1,221 by 2038
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 2125 over Pecan Bayou Tributary built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is FM 2125 over Pecan Bayou Tributary 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2125 over Pecan Bayou Tributary carry?

About 723 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 2125 over Pecan Bayou Tributary?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2125 over Pecan Bayou Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.