US Bridges

FM 2425 over Trib of Brazos River

Good

Hood County, Texas · 0.4 MI S of FM 3210 · Structure no. 021120246301001

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,689
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2425 over Trib of Brazos River is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2425 over Trib of Brazos River in Hood County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 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 1,689 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,470 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 2425
CrossesTrib of Brazos River
Location0.4 MI S of FM 3210
RouteState Highway 2425
StateTexas
Coordinates32.3695, -97.74161
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,689 (2024)
Projected traffic1,470 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 2425 over Trib of Brazos River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is FM 2425 over Trib of Brazos River 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does FM 2425 over Trib of Brazos River carry?

About 1,689 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 2425 over Trib of Brazos River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2425 over Trib of Brazos River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.