US Bridges

FM 2101 over Cedar Crk

Fair

Hunt County, Texas · 3.2MI S JCT FM1570&FM2101 · Structure no. 011170203501003

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,245
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2101 over Cedar Crk is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2101 over Cedar Crk in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 1,245 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,030 by 2033. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 2101
CrossesCedar Crk
Location3.2MI S JCT FM1570&FM2101
RouteState Highway 2101
StateTexas
Coordinates33.03713, -96.05488
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,245 (2020)
Projected traffic2,030 by 2033
Trucks9%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2101 over Cedar Crk built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2101 over Cedar Crk 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 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2101 over Cedar Crk carry?

About 1,245 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 2101 over Cedar Crk?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2101 over Cedar Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.