US Bridges

FM 2833 over Lake Fort Phantom Hill

Fair

Jones County, Texas · 4.18 MI S of FM 1082 · Structure no. 081280285901001

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
983
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2833 over Lake Fort Phantom Hill is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2833 over Lake Fort Phantom Hill in Jones County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 983 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2033. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2833
CrossesLake Fort Phantom Hill
Location4.18 MI S of FM 1082
RouteState Highway 2833
CountyJones County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.55941, -99.68261
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic983 (2023)
Projected traffic420 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2833 over Lake Fort Phantom Hill built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2833 over Lake Fort Phantom Hill 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2833 over Lake Fort Phantom Hill carry?

About 983 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is FM 2833 over Lake Fort Phantom Hill?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2833 over Lake Fort Phantom Hill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.