US Bridges

FM 2346 over Person Branch

Good

Madison County, Texas · 0.65 MI S of Osr · Structure no. 171540122303007

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
548
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2346 over Person Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2346 over Person Branch in Madison County, Texas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 68 years old, older 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 548 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 692 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 2346
CrossesPerson Branch
Location0.65 MI S of Osr
RouteState Highway 2346
StateTexas
Coordinates31.04626, -95.82255
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic548 (2020)
Projected traffic692 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2346 over Person Branch built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is FM 2346 over Person 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2346 over Person Branch carry?

About 548 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 2346 over Person Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2346 over Person Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.