US Bridges

FM 2454 over Olive Branch

Fair

Upshur County, Texas · 2.20 MI NW of FM 2088 · Structure no. 192300233802004

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,045
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2454 over Olive Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2454 over Olive Branch in Upshur County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 1,045 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,338 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2454
CrossesOlive Branch
Location2.20 MI NW of FM 2088
RouteState Highway 2454
CountyUpshur County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.84078, -94.99314
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,045 (2023)
Projected traffic1,338 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 2454 over Olive Branch built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2454 over Olive Branch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2454 over Olive Branch carry?

About 1,045 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 2454 over Olive Branch?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2454 over Olive Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.