US Bridges

FM 1888 over Big Creek

Good

Blanco County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of FM 1623 · Structure no. 140160292903004

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,510
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1888 over Big Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 1888 over Big Creek in Blanco County, Texas. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 1,510 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,060 by 2033. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1888
CrossesBig Creek
Location0.1 MI W of FM 1623
RouteState Highway 1888
CountyBlanco County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.10434, -98.50249
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,510 (2020)
Projected traffic1,060 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1888 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1888 over Big 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 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1888 over Big Creek carry?

About 1,510 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is FM 1888 over Big Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1888 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.