US Bridges

FM 2077 over Long Branch

Fair

Fannin County, Texas · 1.0 MI S of SH 56 · Structure no. 010750117502001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
571
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2077 over Long Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2077 over Long Branch in Fannin County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 571 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 799 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2077
CrossesLong Branch
Location1.0 MI S of SH 56
RouteState Highway 2077
CountyFannin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.56521, -96.08239
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionDecember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic571 (2023)
Projected traffic799 by 2042
Trucks18%
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 2077 over Long Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2077 over Long 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2077 over Long Branch carry?

About 571 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FM 2077 over Long Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2077 over Long Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.