US Bridges

FM 8 over S Fk N Bosque River Br

Fair

Erath County, Texas · 6.00 MI E of FM 219 S · Structure no. 020730055002003

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,720
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 8 over S Fk N Bosque River Br is a concrete culvert carrying FM 8 over S Fk N Bosque River Br 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 4,720 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,520 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 8
CrossesS Fk N Bosque River Br
Location6.00 MI E of FM 219 S
RouteState Highway 8
StateTexas
Coordinates32.22927, -98.27858
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,720 (2024)
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 S Fk N Bosque River Br built?

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

What condition is FM 8 over S Fk N Bosque River Br 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 S Fk N Bosque River Br carry?

About 4,720 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 8 over S Fk N Bosque River Br?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FM 8 over S Fk N Bosque River Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.