US Bridges

FM 2121 over Mulberry CR

Fair

Lamar County, Texas · 0.9 MI S of US 82 · Structure no. 011390200401001

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
362
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2121 over Mulberry CR is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2121 over Mulberry CR in Lamar County, Texas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 5 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 362 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2121
CrossesMulberry CR
Location0.9 MI S of US 82
RouteState Highway 2121
CountyLamar County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.64947, -95.43586
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic362 (2020)
Projected traffic550 by 2033
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2121 over Mulberry CR built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2121 over Mulberry CR 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2121 over Mulberry CR carry?

About 362 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 2121 over Mulberry CR?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns FM 2121 over Mulberry CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.