FM 2126 over Pecan Bayou
FairBrown County, Texas · 1.10 MI SW of FM 2525 · Structure no. 230250203901002
- Built
- 1943
- 82 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 245 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,246
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 2126 over Pecan Bayou is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying FM 2126 over Pecan Bayou 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 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 2126 over Pecan Bayou built?
It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is FM 2126 over Pecan Bayou 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 Pecan Bayou carry?
About 3,246 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is FM 2126 over Pecan Bayou?
The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns FM 2126 over Pecan Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.