US Bridges

FM 2117 over Trib of Bean Branch

Fair

Falls County, Texas · 0.90 MI NW of SH 6 Bus · Structure no. 090740206202003

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
616
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2117 over Trib of Bean Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2117 over Trib of Bean Branch in Falls County, Texas. It was built in 1955, 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 616 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2117
CrossesTrib of Bean Branch
Location0.90 MI NW of SH 6 Bus
RouteState Highway 2117
CountyFalls County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.32217, -96.90641
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic616 (2023)
Projected traffic1,680 by 2033
Trucks17%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2117 over Trib of Bean Branch built?

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

What condition is FM 2117 over Trib of Bean 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2117 over Trib of Bean Branch carry?

About 616 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FM 2117 over Trib of Bean Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2117 over Trib of Bean Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.