US Bridges

FM 2818 over Jones-Butler RD

Good

Brazos County, Texas · 0.28 MI W of FM 2154 · Structure no. 170210239901136

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
39,740
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2818 over Jones-Butler RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2818 over Jones-Butler RD in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 39,740 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,050 by 2038. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 147 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 2818
CrossesJones-Butler RD
Location0.28 MI W of FM 2154
RouteState Highway 2818
StateTexas
Coordinates30.58694, -96.33276
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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
Design loadHL 93
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width147 ft (44.8 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,740 (2023)
Projected traffic27,050 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 2818 over Jones-Butler RD built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2818 over Jones-Butler RD 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2818 over Jones-Butler RD carry?

About 39,740 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 2818 over Jones-Butler RD?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 147 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2818 over Jones-Butler RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.