US Bridges

FM 2524 over Williams Branch

Fair

Brown County, Texas · 0.10 MI SW of US 67 · Structure no. 230250237701004

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,082
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2524 over Williams Branch is a concrete slab carrying FM 2524 over Williams Branch in Brown County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 8,082 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,200 by 2033. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2524
CrossesWilliams Branch
Location0.10 MI SW of US 67
RouteState Highway 2524
CountyBrown County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.72819, -98.99024
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,082 (2020)
Projected traffic12,200 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 2524 over Williams Branch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2524 over Williams 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2524 over Williams Branch carry?

About 8,082 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 2524 over Williams Branch?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2524 over Williams Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.