US Bridges

FM 2305 over SH 317

Good

Bell County, Texas · 1.55 MI E of FM 2271 · Structure no. 090140039804043

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
330 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,773
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2305 over SH 317 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2305 over SH 317 in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 12,773 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,140 by 2035. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 70 ft wide.

CarriesFM 2305
CrossesSH 317
Location1.55 MI E of FM 2271
RouteState Highway 2305
StateTexas
Coordinates31.12128, -97.44358
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,773 (2023)
Projected traffic13,140 by 2035
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 2305 over SH 317 built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2305 over SH 317 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2305 over SH 317 carry?

About 12,773 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is FM 2305 over SH 317?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2305 over SH 317?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.