US Bridges

FM 888 over Aransas Creek

Fair

Bee County, Texas · 5.5 MI SW of FM 351 · Structure no. 160130106302018

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
778
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 888 over Aransas Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM 888 over Aransas 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 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 778 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,120 by 2033. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 888
CrossesAransas Creek
Location5.5 MI SW of FM 351
RouteState Highway 888
CountyBee County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.30813, -97.76992
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic778 (2020)
Projected traffic1,120 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 888 over Aransas Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 888 over Aransas Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FM 888 over Aransas Creek carry?

About 778 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is FM 888 over Aransas Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 888 over Aransas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.