US Bridges

FM 2887 over Flag Branch

Fair

Runnels County, Texas · 5.50 MI S of US 83 · Structure no. 072000003406021

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
724
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2887 over Flag Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying FM 2887 over Flag Branch in Runnels County, Texas. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 724 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 760 by 2033. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2887
CrossesFlag Branch
Location5.50 MI S of US 83
RouteState Highway 2887
CountyRunnels County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.77654, -99.9597
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic724 (2020)
Projected traffic760 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2887 over Flag Branch built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2887 over Flag 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2887 over Flag Branch carry?

About 724 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 2887 over Flag Branch?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2887 over Flag Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.