US Bridges

FM 2174 over Unimin Haul Road

Good

Somervell County, Texas · 1MI.SO. of Hood Co.Ln. · Structure no. 022130208801001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
725
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2174 over Unimin Haul Road is a concrete slab carrying FM 2174 over Unimin Haul Road in Somervell County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 725 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,320 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesFM 2174
CrossesUnimin Haul Road
Location1MI.SO. of Hood Co.Ln.
RouteState Highway 2174
StateTexas
Coordinates32.30631, -97.64007
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic725 (2019)
Projected traffic2,320 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2174 over Unimin Haul Road built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2174 over Unimin Haul Road 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does FM 2174 over Unimin Haul Road carry?

About 725 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 2174 over Unimin Haul Road?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2174 over Unimin Haul Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.