FM 2228 over Deep Creek

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Callahan County, Texas · 5.35 MI S of IH 20 · Structure no. 080300210801004

Built: 1944; 81 years old
Condition: Good; inspected February 2023
Type: Slab; Concrete
Length: 53 ft; 3 main spans
Daily traffic: 243; 2020 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2228 over Deep Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 2228 over Deep Creek in Callahan County, Texas. It was built in 1944, so it is 81 years old, older 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 243 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2033. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2228

CrossesDeep Creek

Location5.35 MI S of IH 20

RouteState Highway 2228

CountyCallahan County

StateTexas

Coordinates32.30767, -99.29792

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Deck	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Superstructure	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Substructure	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionFebruary 2023

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing

Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is

Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is

Operating rating36 US tons

Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab

MaterialConcrete

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans3

Design loadUnknown

Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)

Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)

Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)

Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic243 (2020)

Projected traffic230 by 2033

Trucks31%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedNone recorded

Estimated improvement cost—

NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2228 over Deep Creek built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2228 over Deep Creek 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 2228 over Deep Creek carry?

About 243 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is FM 2228 over Deep Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2228 over Deep Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.