FM 798 over Medio Creek
GoodBee County, Texas · 0.35 MI W of US 181 · Structure no. 160130111701001
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 238
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 798 over Medio Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 798 over Medio Creek in Bee County, Texas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 238 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2033. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 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 798 over Medio Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 798 over Medio 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does FM 798 over Medio Creek carry?
About 238 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is FM 798 over Medio Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns FM 798 over Medio Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.