US Bridges

FM2874 over Scatter Branch

Fair

Hunt County, Texas · 0.8 MI S JCT FM512&FM2874 · Structure no. 011170013612013

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1938
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
132 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
234
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM2874 over Scatter Branch is a concrete slab carrying FM2874 over Scatter Branch in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1938, so it is 102 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 234 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2033. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM2874
CrossesScatter Branch
Location0.8 MI S JCT FM512&FM2874
RouteState Highway 2874
CountyHunt County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.23911, -95.96912
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic234 (2020)
Projected traffic340 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM2874 over Scatter Branch built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1938.

What condition is FM2874 over Scatter Branch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FM2874 over Scatter Branch carry?

About 234 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM2874 over Scatter Branch?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns FM2874 over Scatter Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.