US Bridges

FM 957 over West Campbell Branch

Good

Lavaca County, Texas · 1.9 MI N of US 77 · Structure no. 131430051506025

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
75 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,096
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 957 over West Campbell Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 957 over West 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 1,096 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,330 by 2033. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 957
CrossesWest Campbell Branch
Location1.9 MI N of US 77
RouteState Highway 957
StateTexas
Coordinates29.46745, -96.95391
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,096 (2020)
Projected traffic1,330 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 West Campbell Branch built?

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

What condition is FM 957 over West 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 2024.

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

About 1,096 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 957 over West Campbell Branch?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns FM 957 over West Campbell Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.