US Bridges

FM 2214 over Lake Leon

Fair

Eastland County, Texas · 4.90 MI SE of FM 570 · Structure no. 230680169702004

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,072
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2214 over Lake Leon is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2214 over Lake Leon in Eastland County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 70 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 2,072 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,797 by 2038. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2214
CrossesLake Leon
Location4.90 MI SE of FM 570
RouteState Highway 2214
CountyEastland County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.34434, -98.70239
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,072 (2020)
Projected traffic2,797 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 2214 over Lake Leon built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is FM 2214 over Lake Leon 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2214 over Lake Leon carry?

About 2,072 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 2214 over Lake Leon?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2214 over Lake Leon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.