US Bridges

FM 2214 over Rough Branch

Fair

Eastland County, Texas · 1.25 MI SE of FM 571 · Structure no. 230680169702010

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,719
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2214 over Rough Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2214 over Rough 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 1,719 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,610 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2214
CrossesRough Branch
Location1.25 MI SE of FM 571
RouteState Highway 2214
CountyEastland County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.30375, -98.61289
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,719 (2020)
Projected traffic1,610 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Rough 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 Rough 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 Rough Branch carry?

About 1,719 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 2214 over Rough Branch?

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

Who owns FM 2214 over Rough Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.