FM 888 over Elm Creek
GoodBee County, Texas · 6.2 MI SW of FM 351 · Structure no. 160130106302017
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 778
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 888 over Elm Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 888 over Elm Creek in Bee County, Texas. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 years old, older 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 778 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,120 by 2033. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 888 over Elm Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 888 over Elm Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does FM 888 over Elm Creek carry?
About 778 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is FM 888 over Elm Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns FM 888 over Elm Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.