FM 2281 SB over Furneaux Creek
GoodDenton County, Texas · 4.35 MI S of SH 121 · Structure no. 180610H02102004
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Good
- 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 SB over Furneaux Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2281 SB over Furneaux Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 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 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 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 2281 SB over Furneaux Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is FM 2281 SB over Furneaux 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does FM 2281 SB over Furneaux Creek carry?
About 17,518 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is FM 2281 SB 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 51 ft wide.
Who owns FM 2281 SB over Furneaux Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.