US Bridges

FM 2337 over IH 27 & BNSF RR

Good

Hale County, Texas · 5.3 MI S of US 70 · Structure no. 050960006705114

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
665 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2337 over IH 27 & BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2337 over IH 27 & BNSF RR in Hale County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 230 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2033. The structure is 665 ft (202.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 2337
CrossesIH 27 & BNSF RR
Location5.3 MI S of US 70
RouteState Highway 2337
StateTexas
Coordinates34.11736, -101.76484
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length665 ft (202.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2013)
Projected traffic320 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2337 over IH 27 & BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2337 over IH 27 & BNSF RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2337 over IH 27 & BNSF RR carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 2337 over IH 27 & BNSF RR?

The structure is 665 ft (202.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2337 over IH 27 & BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.