US Bridges

FM 2850 over S Branch Givens Creek

Fair

Throckmorton County, Texas · 2.5 MI S of FM 209 · Structure no. 032240286501002

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2850 over S Branch Givens Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2850 over S Branch Givens Creek in Throckmorton County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2037. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2850
CrossesS Branch Givens Creek
Location2.5 MI S of FM 209
RouteState Highway 2850
CountyThrockmorton County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.96547, -99.11744
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic20 by 2037
Trucks41%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2850 over S Branch Givens Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2850 over S Branch Givens Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2850 over S Branch Givens Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is FM 2850 over S Branch Givens Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2850 over S Branch Givens Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.