US Bridges

FM 108 over Yorktown Creek

Good

DeWitt County, Texas · 6.07 MI S of Gonzales C/L · Structure no. 130620071503021

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
547
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 108 over Yorktown Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 108 over Yorktown Creek in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2023, 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 547 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,490 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM 108
CrossesYorktown Creek
Location6.07 MI S of Gonzales C/L
RouteState Highway 108
StateTexas
Coordinates29.05322, -97.54764
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic547 (2023)
Projected traffic2,490 by 2033
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 108 over Yorktown Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is FM 108 over Yorktown 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 108 over Yorktown Creek carry?

About 547 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is FM 108 over Yorktown Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns FM 108 over Yorktown Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.