US Bridges

FM 2931 over Running Branch

Good

Denton County, Texas · 2.10 MI N of US 380 · Structure no. 180610297901005

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,680
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2931 over Running Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2931 over Running Branch in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5,680 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,950 by 2033. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2931
CrossesRunning Branch
Location2.10 MI N of US 380
RouteState Highway 2931
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.24798, -96.95614
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,680 (2013)
Projected traffic7,950 by 2033
Trucks10%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2931 over Running Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2931 over Running 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2931 over Running Branch carry?

About 5,680 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 2931 over Running Branch?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2931 over Running Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.