FM 2214 over Salt Branch
FairEastland County, Texas · 0.45 MI SE of FM 571 · Structure no. 230680169702009
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,251
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 2214 over Salt Branch is a concrete slab carrying FM 2214 over Salt Branch in Eastland County, Texas. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 66 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 2,251 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,176 by 2038. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 2214 over Salt Branch built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is FM 2214 over Salt Branch 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 Salt Branch carry?
About 2,251 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is FM 2214 over Salt Branch?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns FM 2214 over Salt Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.