US Bridges

FM 2281 NB over Srt

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 4.70 MI NE of IH 35E · Structure no. 180610354701009

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
301 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,275
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

FM 2281 NB over Srt is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2281 NB over Srt in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 12,275 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,794 by 2033. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2281 NB
CrossesSrt
Location4.70 MI NE of IH 35E
RouteState Highway 2281
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.05078, -96.91935
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length301 ft (91.7 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,275 (2023)
Projected traffic5,794 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
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 2281 NB over Srt built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2281 NB over Srt 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2281 NB over Srt carry?

About 12,275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 2281 NB over Srt?

The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2281 NB over Srt?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.