US Bridges

FM 2238 over West Navidad River

Fair

Fayette County, Texas · 1.33 MI S of FM 956 · Structure no. 130760209701001

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
159
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2238 over West Navidad River is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2238 over West Navidad River in Fayette 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 159 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2033. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2238
CrossesWest Navidad River
Location1.33 MI S of FM 956
RouteState Highway 2238
CountyFayette County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.73957, -96.97238
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic159 (2020)
Projected traffic150 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 2238 over West Navidad River built?

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

What condition is FM 2238 over West Navidad River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2238 over West Navidad River carry?

About 159 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 2238 over West Navidad River?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2238 over West Navidad River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.