US Bridges

FM 8 over Hog Creek

Good

Eastland County, Texas · 0.55 MI W of SH 16 · Structure no. 230680055001022

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,362
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 8 over Hog Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 8 over Hog Creek in Eastland County, Texas. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 2,362 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,790 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 8
CrossesHog Creek
Location0.55 MI W of SH 16
RouteState Highway 8
CountyEastland County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.26933, -98.55971
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,362 (2020)
Projected traffic2,790 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 8 over Hog Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is FM 8 over Hog 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FM 8 over Hog Creek carry?

About 2,362 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 8 over Hog Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 8 over Hog Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.