FM 8 over Armstrong Creek
GoodErath County, Texas · 5.40 MI E of Eastland C/L · Structure no. 020730055002035
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,435
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 8 over Armstrong Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 8 over Armstrong Creek in Erath County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 2,435 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,790 by 2033. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 8 over Armstrong Creek built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 8 over Armstrong Creek 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 Armstrong Creek carry?
About 2,435 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FM 8 over Armstrong Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns FM 8 over Armstrong Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.