US Bridges

FM 908 over Hills Branch

Fair

Burleson County, Texas · 11.1 MI NW of SH 21 · Structure no. 170260085803007

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
689
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 908 over Hills Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 908 over Hills Branch in Burleson County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 689 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,199 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 908
CrossesHills Branch
Location11.1 MI NW of SH 21
RouteState Highway 908
CountyBurleson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.56975, -96.90768
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic689 (2023)
Projected traffic1,199 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 908 over Hills Branch built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 908 over Hills Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 908 over Hills Branch carry?

About 689 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 908 over Hills Branch?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FM 908 over Hills Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.