US Bridges

FM 2305 over SH 36 (lp 363)

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 0.67 MI S of SH 53 · Structure no. 090140018404040

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
360 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,760
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2305 over SH 36 (lp 363) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2305 over SH 36 (lp 363) in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 25,760 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,070 by 2035. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2305
CrossesSH 36 (lp 363)
Location0.67 MI S of SH 53
RouteState Highway 2305
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.11036, -97.38989
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,760 (2015)
Projected traffic36,070 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2305 over SH 36 (lp 363) built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2305 over SH 36 (lp 363) 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2305 over SH 36 (lp 363) carry?

About 25,760 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is FM 2305 over SH 36 (lp 363)?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2305 over SH 36 (lp 363)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.