US Bridges

FM 708 over Childress Creek

Good

Bosque County, Texas · 2.5 MI NW of FM 56 · Structure no. 090180105403010

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
272
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 708 over Childress Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying FM 708 over Childress Creek in Bosque County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2031. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesFM 708
CrossesChildress Creek
Location2.5 MI NW of FM 56
RouteState Highway 708
StateTexas
Coordinates31.79497, -97.47165
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic272 (2020)
Projected traffic420 by 2031
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 708 over Childress Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 708 over Childress 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 708 over Childress Creek carry?

About 272 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is FM 708 over Childress Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 708 over Childress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.