FM 2281 SB
Carrying FM 2281 SB over FURNEAUX CREEK
4.35 MI S OF SH 121, Denton, Texas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FM 2281 SB
The FM 2281 SB bridge in Denton, Texas carries FM 2281 SB over FURNEAUX CREEK. It was built in 1985, making it 41 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2016, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 7 sections, stretching 87.2 meters (286 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 13,500 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 40.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How FM 2281 SB 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
- 1985
- Last Reconstructed
- 2016
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 7
- Structure Length
- 87.2 m (286 ft)
- Deck Width
- 15.5 m (51 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 13,500 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 180610H02102004
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FM 2281 SB 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 2281 SB against other structures in Denton 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 2281 SB?
FM 2281 SB in Denton, Texas has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FM 2281 SB inspected?
FM 2281 SB'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 13,500 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FM 2281 SB 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 2281 SB?
FM 2281 SB has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining FM 2281 SB?
FM 2281 SB is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is FM 2281 SB and does age affect safety?
FM 2281 SB was built in 1985, making it 41 years old and last reconstructed in 2016.
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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