US Bridges

FM 198 over Brushy Creek Rel.

Good

Delta County, Texas · 1.70 MI E of FM 128 · Structure no. 010600076301006

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
195
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 198 over Brushy Creek Rel. is a concrete slab carrying FM 198 over Brushy Creek Rel. in Delta 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 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 195 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 198
CrossesBrushy Creek Rel.
Location1.70 MI E of FM 128
RouteState Highway 198
CountyDelta County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.43363, -95.66146
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic195 (2019)
Projected traffic160 by 2033
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 198 over Brushy Creek Rel. built?

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

What condition is FM 198 over Brushy Creek Rel. 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 198 over Brushy Creek Rel. carry?

About 195 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is FM 198 over Brushy Creek Rel.?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 198 over Brushy Creek Rel.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.