US Bridges

FM 2257 over Walnut CR

Fair

Parker County, Texas · 2.58 MI N of SH 199 · Structure no. 021840273701001

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
161 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,496
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2257 over Walnut CR is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2257 over Walnut CR in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 4,496 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,294 by 2042. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2257
CrossesWalnut CR
Location2.58 MI N of SH 199
RouteState Highway 2257
CountyParker County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.96582, -97.61209
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,496 (2022)
Projected traffic6,294 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2257 over Walnut CR built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2257 over Walnut CR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2257 over Walnut CR carry?

About 4,496 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FM 2257 over Walnut CR?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2257 over Walnut CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.