US Bridges

FM 60 over Little Big Creek

GoodPosted for load

Burleson County, Texas · 2.7 MI SW of SH 36 · Structure no. 170260071301005

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,154
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 60 over Little Big Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 60 over Little Big Creek in Burleson County, Texas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 71 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,154 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,016 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 60
CrossesLittle Big Creek
Location2.7 MI SW of SH 36
RouteState Highway 60
CountyBurleson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.36693, -96.60257
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,154 (2023)
Projected traffic3,016 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 60 over Little Big Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is FM 60 over Little 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 60 over Little Big Creek carry?

About 2,154 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 60 over Little Big Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FM 60 over Little Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.