US Bridges

FM 2940 over Red River

Good

Brown County, Texas · 3.00 MI NE of SH 279 · Structure no. 230250272703002

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
123
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2940 over Red River is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2940 over Red River in Brown County, Texas. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 59 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 123 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 368 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesFM 2940
CrossesRed River
Location3.00 MI NE of SH 279
RouteState Highway 2940
StateTexas
Coordinates32.03839, -99.08072
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123 (2020)
Projected traffic368 by 2038
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2940 over Red River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is FM 2940 over Red River 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 2940 over Red River carry?

About 123 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM 2940 over Red River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2940 over Red River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.