US Bridges

FM 2821 over Roman Creek(town Branch)

Fair

Walker County, Texas · 0.2 MI W of FM 247 · Structure no. 172360285001002

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,540
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2821 over Roman Creek(town Branch) is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2821 over Roman Creek(town Branch) in Walker County, Texas. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 57 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 13,540 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,956 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2821
CrossesRoman Creek(town Branch)
Location0.2 MI W of FM 247
RouteState Highway 2821
CountyWalker County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.74186, -95.55238
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic13,540 (2020)
Projected traffic18,956 by 2039
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Roman Creek(town Branch) built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is FM 2821 over Roman Creek(town 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 Roman Creek(town Branch) carry?

About 13,540 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FM 2821 over Roman Creek(town Branch)?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 2821 over Roman Creek(town Branch)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.