FM 2552 (CSJ: 1179-03-012) in Weatherford, TX

TxDOT District: Fort Worth is replacing a bridge and reconstructing the approach roadway on FM 2552 at Black Warrior Branch in Weatherford. The project, identified in filings as FM 2552 (Csj: 1179-03-012), involves new construction with an estimated cost of $5,973,098. The structure covers 6,813 sq ft, resulting in a computed cost of $877 per square foot. This infrastructure work is scheduled to finish in June 2027, with construction starting in July 2026.

Teague Nall and Perkins, Inc. serves as the design firm of record for this Parker County project. The site is located inside a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area, specifically zone AE, which is a designated floodway. This environmental classification is a critical factor in the engineering and construction planning for the bridge replacement and roadway reconstruction. The project involves public funds and is a Federally funded roadway project.

Project Context and Costs

The estimated cost of $5,973,098 places this project in the top quarter of new construction filings in Parker County. The county median estimated cost for similar work is $800,000, with the middle half of projects ranging from $350,000 to $2,143,000. The scheduled build window for this bridge project is 351 days, which is longer than the county median of 212 days for new construction. The $877 per square foot cost is significantly above the county median of $133 per square foot, reflecting the specialized nature of bridge work compared to general building construction.

TxDOT District: Fort Worth has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $3,529,565. These include projects in Fort Worth with costs ranging from $59,381 to $517,000. Teague Nall and Perkins, Inc. has designed six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $16,476,341. Notable projects by this firm include a $6,749,126 roadway reconstruction in Garland and a $3,700,000 project in Dallas. The firm’s experience with large-scale infrastructure work supports its role in this Weatherford bridge project.

Local Area and Registration

Weatherford, in Parker County, has a population of about 22,900 according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates for ZIP 76086. The median household income is $61,415, and the median owner-occupied home value is $235,100. The housing market in this area is an even mix of owner- and renter-occupied. The Parker County unemployment rate was 4.1 percent in June 2026, higher than a year earlier, according to FRED data.

The project was registered with TDLR in April 2025, and plan review was completed in the same month. The TDLR status is Review Complete. Frank Fonseca is the registered accessibility specialist for this project. Third-party listings on ConstructConnect identify this as a Texas Department of Transportation project in Weatherford, Texas. The project is part of a broader set of infrastructure developments in the area, including other new construction and renovation projects in Weatherford.