US Bridges

FM 2281 NB over Furneaux Creek

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 4.35 MI S of SH 121 · Structure no. 180610H02102003

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
286 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
17,518
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2281 NB over Furneaux Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2281 NB over Furneaux Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 17,518 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,730 by 2034. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2281 NB
CrossesFurneaux Creek
Location4.35 MI S of SH 121
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.98956, -96.90992
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length286 ft (87.2 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,518 (2022)
Projected traffic26,730 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$28,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2281 NB over Furneaux Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2281 NB over Furneaux Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2281 NB over Furneaux Creek carry?

About 17,518 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is FM 2281 NB over Furneaux Creek?

The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2281 NB over Furneaux Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.