US Bridges

FM 2263 over Belton Branch

Good

Upshur County, Texas · 0.35 MI N of SH 155 · Structure no. 192300123204006

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
721
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2263 over Belton Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2263 over Belton Branch in Upshur County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 721 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 760 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFM 2263
CrossesBelton Branch
Location0.35 MI N of SH 155
RouteState Highway 2263
StateTexas
Coordinates32.77956, -94.90833
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic721 (2023)
Projected traffic760 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 2263 over Belton Branch built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2263 over Belton 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2263 over Belton Branch carry?

About 721 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 2263 over Belton Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2263 over Belton Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.