US Bridges

FM 2254 over Kitchen Branch

Good

Camp County, Texas · 0.70 MI NW of FM 557 · Structure no. 190320196801002

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
432
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2254 over Kitchen Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2254 over Kitchen Branch in Camp County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 432 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 553 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 2254
CrossesKitchen Branch
Location0.70 MI NW of FM 557
RouteState Highway 2254
StateTexas
Coordinates32.94858, -94.87715
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic432 (2022)
Projected traffic553 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 2254 over Kitchen Branch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2254 over Kitchen 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2254 over Kitchen Branch carry?

About 432 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FM 2254 over Kitchen Branch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2254 over Kitchen Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.