US Bridges

FM 2554 over Elwood Branch

Fair

Fannin County, Texas · 6.9 MI N of FM 273 · Structure no. 010750260501004

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
366
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2554 over Elwood Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2554 over Elwood Branch in Fannin County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 366 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFM 2554
CrossesElwood Branch
Location6.9 MI N of FM 273
RouteState Highway 2554
CountyFannin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.81468, -96.07559
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic366 (2020)
Projected traffic490 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 2554 over Elwood Branch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2554 over Elwood 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2554 over Elwood Branch carry?

About 366 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 2554 over Elwood Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2554 over Elwood Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.