US Bridges

FM 8 over Bosque River

Fair

Erath County, Texas · 0.9 MI W of US 281 · Structure no. 020730055002027

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
161 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,079
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 8 over Bosque River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 8 over Bosque River in Erath County, Texas. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 59 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 11,079 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,511 by 2042. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 8
CrossesBosque River
Location0.9 MI W of US 281
RouteState Highway 8
CountyErath County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.23504, -98.204
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,079 (2022)
Projected traffic15,511 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 Bosque River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is FM 8 over Bosque River 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 Bosque River carry?

About 11,079 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 8 over Bosque River?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 8 over Bosque River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.