US Bridges

FM 2821 over Ten Yard Branch

Fair

Walker County, Texas · 1.45 MI E of SH 30 · Structure no. 172360285001001

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

About this bridge

FM 2821 over Ten Yard Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2821 over Ten Yard Branch in Walker 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 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesFM 2821
CrossesTen Yard Branch
Location1.45 MI E of SH 30
RouteState Highway 2821
StateTexas
Coordinates30.74509, -95.50011
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic115 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 2821 over Ten Yard Branch built?

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

What condition is FM 2821 over Ten Yard 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2821 over Ten Yard Branch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 2821 over Ten Yard Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 2821 over Ten Yard Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.