US Bridges

FM 10 over Murvaul Crk Rel No. 2

Fair

Panola County, Texas · 1.30 MI N of FM 2260 · Structure no. 191830122201002

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,634
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 10 over Murvaul Crk Rel No. 2 is a concrete culvert carrying FM 10 over Murvaul Crk Rel No. 2 in Panola County, Texas. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 73 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 1,634 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,530 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 10
CrossesMurvaul Crk Rel No. 2
Location1.30 MI N of FM 2260
RouteState Highway 10
CountyPanola County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.05216, -94.37678
Functional classRural Major 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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,634 (2020)
Projected traffic1,530 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 10 over Murvaul Crk Rel No. 2 built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is FM 10 over Murvaul Crk Rel No. 2 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 10 over Murvaul Crk Rel No. 2 carry?

About 1,634 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 10 over Murvaul Crk Rel No. 2?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FM 10 over Murvaul Crk Rel No. 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.