US Bridges

FM 2524 Austin Ave over Carnegie BNSF RR

Fair

Brown County, Texas · 0.3 MI SE of US 377 · Structure no. 230250237701006

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
926 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,126
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2524 Austin Ave over Carnegie BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2524 Austin Ave over Carnegie BNSF RR in Brown County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 11,126 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,300 by 2033. The structure is 926 ft (282.2 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2524 Austin Ave
CrossesCarnegie BNSF RR
Location0.3 MI SE of US 377
RouteState Highway 2524
CountyBrown County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.71573, -98.98292
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length926 ft (282.2 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,126 (2020)
Projected traffic17,300 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2524 Austin Ave over Carnegie BNSF RR built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2524 Austin Ave over Carnegie BNSF RR 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 Austin Ave over Carnegie BNSF RR carry?

About 11,126 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 2524 Austin Ave over Carnegie BNSF RR?

The structure is 926 ft (282.2 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2524 Austin Ave over Carnegie BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.