US Bridges

FM 2965 over IH 20

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 6.20 MI E of FM 429/2728 · Structure no. 181300049501208

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
337 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
430
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2965 over IH 20 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2965 over IH 20 in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 430 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2033. The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2965
CrossesIH 20
Location6.20 MI E of FM 429/2728
RouteState Highway 2965
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.6553, -96.09405
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length337 ft (102.7 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2023)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$20,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2965 over IH 20 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2965 over IH 20 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 2965 over IH 20 carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 2965 over IH 20?

The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2965 over IH 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.