US Bridges

FM 2214 over Leon River

Fair

Eastland County, Texas · 1.70 MI W of FM 571 · Structure no. 230680169702005

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
173 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,472
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2214 over Leon River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2214 over Leon River in Eastland County, Texas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 68 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 1,472 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,945 by 2038. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2214
CrossesLeon River
Location1.70 MI W of FM 571
RouteState Highway 2214
CountyEastland County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.32503, -98.65284
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,472 (2020)
Projected traffic1,945 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Leon River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is FM 2214 over Leon 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2214 over Leon River carry?

About 1,472 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 2214 over Leon River?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2214 over Leon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.