US Bridges

FM 8 over North Bosque River S Br

Good

Erath County, Texas · 0.10 MI W of FM 988 · Structure no. 020730055002031

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,506
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 8 over North Bosque River S Br is a concrete culvert carrying FM 8 over North Bosque River S Br in Erath County, Texas. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 83 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 5,506 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,930 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 8
CrossesNorth Bosque River S Br
Location0.10 MI W of FM 988
RouteState Highway 8
StateTexas
Coordinates32.22631, -98.23363
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,506 (2020)
Projected traffic5,930 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
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 North Bosque River S Br built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

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

About 5,506 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 8 over North Bosque River S Br?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns FM 8 over North Bosque River S Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.