FM 2026 over Chicken Bayou
GoodShelby County, Texas · 3.10 MI NW of US 96 · Structure no. 112100187901005
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,014
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 2026 over Chicken Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2026 over Chicken Bayou in Shelby County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,014 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,820 by 2040. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 2026 over Chicken Bayou built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 2026 over Chicken Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does FM 2026 over Chicken Bayou carry?
About 2,014 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FM 2026 over Chicken Bayou?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM 2026 over Chicken Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.