US Bridges

FM 1398 over Jones Creek

Good

Bowie County, Texas · 0.60 MI N of IH 30 · Structure no. 190190156901002

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
819
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1398 over Jones Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1398 over Jones Creek in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 819 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,120 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM 1398
CrossesJones Creek
Location0.60 MI N of IH 30
RouteState Highway 1398
StateTexas
Coordinates33.47459, -94.22091
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic819 (2022)
Projected traffic1,120 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1398 over Jones Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1398 over Jones 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1398 over Jones Creek carry?

About 819 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 1398 over Jones Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1398 over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.