FM 2071 over Elm Fork Trinity River
FairCooke County, Texas · 1.8 MI S of FM 372 · Structure no. 030490185501003
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 145 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,386
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 2071 over Elm Fork Trinity River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2071 over Elm Fork Trinity River in Cooke County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,386 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,504 by 2042. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 2071 over Elm Fork Trinity River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 2071 over Elm Fork Trinity River 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does FM 2071 over Elm Fork Trinity River carry?
About 1,386 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is FM 2071 over Elm Fork Trinity River?
The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM 2071 over Elm Fork Trinity River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.