US Bridges

FM 2268 over IH 35

Good

Bell County, Texas · 2.22 MI S of FM 2484 · Structure no. 090140001507544

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
250 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,200
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2268 over IH 35 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2268 over IH 35 in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2035. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 2268
CrossesIH 35
Location2.22 MI S of FM 2484
RouteState Highway 2268
StateTexas
Coordinates30.93407, -97.54111
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2015)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2035
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2268 over IH 35 built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2268 over IH 35 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2268 over IH 35 carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is FM 2268 over IH 35?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2268 over IH 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.