FM 60 at the Union Pacific Railroad Bridge - Burleson County
TxDOT is proposing improvements to a 0.4-mile segment of FM 60, from FM 111 to approximately 0.1-miles northwest of the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) Bridge in Deanville, Burleson County, Texas. The purpose of this project is to improve the alignment, horizontal clearance, and vertical clearance; widen the roadway to increase mobility; and upgrade to current roadway design standards. Union Pacific Railroad completed the replacement of the bridge at this location in the summer of 2023.
Background
- Project addresses current narrow and low clearance
- Existing FM 60 project area consists of two 11-foot lanes (one in each direction) with 4-foot outside shoulders within an 80- to 100-foot right of way (ROW)
- FM 60 at UPRR is grade separated and FM 60 passes under UPRR with a 12-foot 10-inch clearance
- FM 60 crosses under a high-volume freight railroad single main line owned and operated by UPRR
Proposed improvements
- Preferred Alternative:
- Widen FM 60 to two 12-foot lanes (one in each direction) with 10-foot shoulders
- Lower FM 60 under UPRR to increase vertical clearance
- Install continuous lighting within the project limits
- Construct retaining walls on the north and south side of FM 60 near the railroad bridge
The proposed project alternative would require additional right-of-way on the northwest side of the railroad.
Get involved
- Aug. 23, 2018 - Public Meeting
- Sept. 26, 2019 - Public Meeting
Next steps
The project is funded and expected to cost approximately $9 million. Plans will be developed with a targeted construction start date of early 2027.