US Bridges

FM 2176 over Lp 335

Fair

Potter County, Texas · 0.9 MI W of US 87 · Structure no. 041880263504027

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
250 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,042
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2176 over Lp 335 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2176 over Lp 335 in Potter County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 5 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 2,042 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,870 by 2033. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 66 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFM 2176
CrossesLp 335
Location0.9 MI W of US 87
RouteState Highway 2176
CountyPotter County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.26548, -101.84894
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,042 (2023)
Projected traffic3,870 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2176 over Lp 335 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2176 over Lp 335 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2176 over Lp 335 carry?

About 2,042 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 2176 over Lp 335?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2176 over Lp 335?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.