US Bridges

FM 2591 over White River

Fair

Crosby County, Texas · 1.1 MI N of US 82 · Structure no. 050540261601001

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
74 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2591 over White River is a concrete tee beam carrying FM 2591 over White River in Crosby County, Texas. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 103 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2033. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2591
CrossesWhite River
Location1.1 MI N of US 82
RouteState Highway 2591
CountyCrosby County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.67879, -101.17025
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2020)
Projected traffic90 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$145,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2591 over White River built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is FM 2591 over White 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2591 over White River carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 2591 over White River?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2591 over White River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.