US Bridges

FM 8 over Goose Branch

Fair

Erath County, Texas · 1.55 MI E of FM 219 S · Structure no. 020730055002001

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,066
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 8 over Goose Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 8 over Goose Branch in Erath County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 85 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 3,066 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,520 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 8
CrossesGoose Branch
Location1.55 MI E of FM 219 S
RouteState Highway 8
CountyErath County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.24597, -98.35131
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,066 (2020)
Projected traffic3,520 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 8 over Goose Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is FM 8 over Goose Branch 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 2024.

How much traffic does FM 8 over Goose Branch carry?

About 3,066 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 8 over Goose Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FM 8 over Goose Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.