US Bridges

FM 2114 over Branch of Ash Creek

Fair

Hill County, Texas · 0.3 MI SE of FM 308 · Structure no. 091100206104003

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
534
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2114 over Branch of Ash Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2114 over Branch of Ash Creek in Hill 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 534 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,160 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2114
CrossesBranch of Ash Creek
Location0.3 MI SE of FM 308
RouteState Highway 2114
CountyHill County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.85669, -96.92316
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic534 (2020)
Projected traffic1,160 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2114 over Branch of Ash Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 2114 over Branch of Ash Creek 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2114 over Branch of Ash Creek carry?

About 534 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 2114 over Branch of Ash Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 2114 over Branch of Ash Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.