US Bridges

FM 884 over Smith Creek

Fair

DeWitt County, Texas · 3.94 MI South of SH 119 · Structure no. 130620234601001

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
253 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
133
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 884 over Smith Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 884 over Smith Creek in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 133 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 391 by 2042. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 884
CrossesSmith Creek
Location3.94 MI South of SH 119
RouteState Highway 884
StateTexas
Coordinates28.93044, -97.44786
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating71 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133 (2024)
Projected traffic391 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 884 over Smith Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 884 over Smith 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 884 over Smith Creek carry?

About 133 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 884 over Smith Creek?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FM 884 over Smith Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.