US Bridges

FM 2273 over Rough Branch

Good

Brown County, Texas · 2.20 MI SE of FM 2559 · Structure no. 230250210601003

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2273 over Rough Branch is a concrete slab carrying FM 2273 over Rough Branch in Brown County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2273
CrossesRough Branch
Location2.20 MI SE of FM 2559
RouteState Highway 2273
CountyBrown County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.91918, -99.00952
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2020)
Projected traffic420 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2273 over Rough Branch built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2273 over Rough 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2273 over Rough Branch carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 2273 over Rough Branch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2273 over Rough Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.