US Bridges

FM 2126 over BNSF Railroad

Fair

Brown County, Texas · 0.85 MI S of FM 2525 · Structure no. 230250203901001

Built
1943
82 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
275 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,246
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2126 over BNSF Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2126 over BNSF Railroad in Brown County, Texas. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 82 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 3,246 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,030 by 2038. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2126
CrossesBNSF Railroad
Location0.85 MI S of FM 2525
RouteState Highway 2126
CountyBrown County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.69853, -98.9282
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,246 (2020)
Projected traffic5,030 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2126 over BNSF Railroad built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is FM 2126 over BNSF Railroad 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 2126 over BNSF Railroad carry?

About 3,246 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 2126 over BNSF Railroad?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2126 over BNSF Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.