US Bridges

FM 2625 over Diversion Channel

Fair

Harrison County, Texas · 2.90 MI SE of FM 968 · Structure no. 191030157503013

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
643
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2625 over Diversion Channel is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2625 over Diversion Channel in Harrison County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 643 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 830 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2625
CrossesDiversion Channel
Location2.90 MI SE of FM 968
RouteState Highway 2625
CountyHarrison County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.42265, -94.55081
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic643 (2020)
Projected traffic830 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2625 over Diversion Channel built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2625 over Diversion Channel 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2625 over Diversion Channel carry?

About 643 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FM 2625 over Diversion Channel?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns FM 2625 over Diversion Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.