US Bridges

FM 1033 over South Groesbeck Creek

Fair

Childress County, Texas · 3.667MI S US 287 · Structure no. 250380123301002

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1033 over South Groesbeck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1033 over South Groesbeck Creek in Childress County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 75 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1033
CrossesSouth Groesbeck Creek
Location3.667MI S US 287
RouteState Highway 1033
CountyChildress County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.33193, -100.0582
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic130 by 2033
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 1033 over South Groesbeck Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is FM 1033 over South Groesbeck Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1033 over South Groesbeck Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is FM 1033 over South Groesbeck Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns FM 1033 over South Groesbeck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.