US Bridges

FM 2314 over Turkey Pen Branch

Fair

Lavaca County, Texas · 2.3 MI E of US 90A · Structure no. 131430216801001

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
772
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2314 over Turkey Pen Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2314 over Turkey Pen Branch in Lavaca County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 772 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,130 by 2038. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2314
CrossesTurkey Pen Branch
Location2.3 MI E of US 90A
RouteState Highway 2314
CountyLavaca County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.47116, -96.89798
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic772 (2020)
Projected traffic1,130 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 2314 over Turkey Pen Branch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2314 over Turkey Pen Branch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2314 over Turkey Pen Branch carry?

About 772 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 2314 over Turkey Pen Branch?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2314 over Turkey Pen Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.