US Bridges

FM 2181 over Bryants Branch

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Denton County, Texas · 3.35 MI W of IH 35E · Structure no. 180610205402261

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
15,784
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2181 over Bryants Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2181 over Bryants Branch in Denton 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 15,784 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,260 by 2031. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2181
CrossesBryants Branch
Location3.35 MI W of IH 35E
RouteState Highway 2181
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.13216, -97.09699
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width118 ft (36 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,784 (2023)
Projected traffic22,260 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2181 over Bryants Branch built?

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

What condition is FM 2181 over Bryants Branch 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 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2181 over Bryants Branch carry?

About 15,784 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 2181 over Bryants Branch?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2181 over Bryants Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.