FM 821 over Beals Branch

Fair Condition71 years old185 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyHoward
Location6.5 Mi S Of IH 20
CarriesFM 821
CrossesBeals Branch
Coordinates32.21246, -101.21114

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length120.1 ft (36.6 m)
Max Span29.9 ft (9.1 m)
Deck Width34.4 ft (10.5 m)
Deck Area384.3 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1955 (reconstructed 1989)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic185 (2020)
Truck Traffic31%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection623
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number081150115602004