FM 2231 over Brown Branch
GoodStephens County, Texas · 0.25 MI W of US 183 · Structure no. 232150209501002
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 94 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 740
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 2231 over Brown Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2231 over Brown Branch in Stephens County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 740 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 890 by 2033. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 2231 over Brown Branch built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 2231 over Brown Branch 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does FM 2231 over Brown Branch carry?
About 740 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is FM 2231 over Brown Branch?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FM 2231 over Brown Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.