FM 2870 over Paluxy River
FairHood County, Texas · 6.6 MI S of US 377 · Structure no. 021120285201001
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 171 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 162
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 2870 over Paluxy River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2870 over Paluxy River in Hood County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 162 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2033. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 2870 over Paluxy River built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 2870 over Paluxy 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does FM 2870 over Paluxy River carry?
About 162 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is FM 2870 over Paluxy River?
The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FM 2870 over Paluxy River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.