US Bridges

FM 708 over Womack Branch

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Bosque County, Texas · 3.2 MI SW of SH 56 · Structure no. 090180105403005

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
272
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 708 over Womack Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 708 over Womack Branch in Bosque County, Texas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 272 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 708
CrossesWomack Branch
Location3.2 MI SW of SH 56
RouteState Highway 708
CountyBosque County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.78962, -97.48144
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic272 (2020)
Projected traffic390 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$261,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 708 over Womack Branch built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 708 over Womack Branch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 708 over Womack Branch carry?

About 272 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FM 708 over Womack Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FM 708 over Womack Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.