US Bridges

FM 2208 over Sl 281

Good

Gregg County, Texas · 1.40 MI SE of US 259 · Structure no. 100930264201104

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
325 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,622
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2208 over Sl 281 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2208 over Sl 281 in Gregg County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 21,622 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,330 by 2033. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 2208
CrossesSl 281
Location1.40 MI SE of US 259
RouteState Highway 2208
StateTexas
Coordinates32.52856, -94.703
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length325 ft (99.1 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,622 (2018)
Projected traffic13,330 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2208 over Sl 281 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2208 over Sl 281 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2208 over Sl 281 carry?

About 21,622 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 2208 over Sl 281?

The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2208 over Sl 281?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.