FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FM 2228

Carrying FM 2228 over Draw

3.10 MI S of IH 20, Callahan, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FM 2228

The FM 2228 bridge in Callahan, Texas carries FM 2228 over Draw. It was built in 1957, making it 69 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 13.4 meters (44 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 243 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. 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 2228 compares

▼ 4.7
Load rating vs Texas average (28.3 t)
Bottom 4%
Lower load rating than 96% of Texas bridges
153
Bridges in Callahan
FM 2228 23.6 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
86.4 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
46.5
Serviceability /30
28.3
Essentiality /15
14.7
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
23.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1957
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
13.4 m (44 ft)
Deck Width
8.3 m (27 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
243 vehicles/day
Structure Number
080300210801002

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FM 2228 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 2228 against other structures in Callahan 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 2228?

FM 2228 in Callahan, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FM 2228 inspected?

FM 2228'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 243 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FM 2228 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for FM 2228?

FM 2228 has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FM 2228?

FM 2228 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is FM 2228 and does age affect safety?

FM 2228 was built in 1957, making it 69 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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