FM 282
Carrying FM 282 over Red Deer Creek
0.1 Mi N of SH 152, Gray, Texas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FM 282
The FM 282 bridge in Gray, Texas carries FM 282 over Red Deer Creek. It was built in 1940, making it 86 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 6 sections, stretching 28.0 meters (92 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,335 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 23.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How FM 282 compares
Live comparison across Texas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1940
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 6
- Structure Length
- 28.0 m (92 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.4 m (37 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 3,335 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 040910249202002
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FM 282 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare FM 282 against other structures in Gray and across Texas. Texas bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for FM 282?
FM 282 in Gray, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FM 282 inspected?
FM 282's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 3,335 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FM 282 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for FM 282?
FM 282 has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining FM 282?
FM 282 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is FM 282 and does age affect safety?
FM 282 was built in 1940, making it 86 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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