US Bridges

FM 2346 over Westmoreland Branch

Fair

Madison County, Texas · 3.55 MI S of Osr · Structure no. 171540122303010

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,043
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2346 over Westmoreland Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2346 over Westmoreland 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 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 1,043 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,061 by 2039. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 2346
CrossesWestmoreland Branch
Location3.55 MI S of Osr
RouteState Highway 2346
StateTexas
Coordinates31.01195, -95.84619
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,043 (2020)
Projected traffic1,061 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 Westmoreland 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 Westmoreland 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2346 over Westmoreland Branch carry?

About 1,043 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 2346 over Westmoreland Branch?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns FM 2346 over Westmoreland Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.