US Bridges

FM 957 over East Campbell Branch

Good

Lavaca County, Texas · 1.5 MI N of US 77 · Structure no. 131430051506024

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,208
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 957 over East Campbell Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 957 over East Campbell Branch in Lavaca County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,208 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,750 by 2033. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 957
CrossesEast Campbell Branch
Location1.5 MI N of US 77
RouteState Highway 957
StateTexas
Coordinates29.46481, -96.95002
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,208 (2020)
Projected traffic1,750 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 957 over East Campbell Branch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 957 over East Campbell Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 957 over East Campbell Branch carry?

About 1,208 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 957 over East Campbell Branch?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns FM 957 over East Campbell Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.