US Bridges

FM 2114 over Brazos River

Fair

Hill County, Texas · 1.2 MI W of FM 1304 · Structure no. 091100230502002

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
450 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,349
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2114 over Brazos River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2114 over Brazos River in Hill County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5 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 1,349 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,840 by 2039. The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2114
CrossesBrazos River
Location1.2 MI W of FM 1304
RouteState Highway 2114
CountyHill County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.81192, -97.29732
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating72 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length450 ft (137.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,349 (2020)
Projected traffic1,840 by 2039
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$2.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2114 over Brazos River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2114 over Brazos 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FM 2114 over Brazos River carry?

About 1,349 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is FM 2114 over Brazos River?

The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2114 over Brazos River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.