FM 8 over Hackberry Creek Branch
GoodErath County, Texas · 8.80 MI E of Eastland C/L · Structure no. 020730055002010
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,210
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 8 over Hackberry Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 8 over Hackberry Creek Branch in Erath County, Texas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 77 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 3,210 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,790 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 8 over Hackberry Creek Branch built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is FM 8 over Hackberry Creek Branch 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does FM 8 over Hackberry Creek Branch carry?
About 3,210 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FM 8 over Hackberry Creek Branch?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.
Who owns FM 8 over Hackberry Creek Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.