US Bridges

FM 898 over US 82

Good

Fannin County, Texas · 2.0 MI N of SH 56 · Structure no. 010750051005261

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
420 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 898 over US 82 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 898 over US 82 in Fannin County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 898
CrossesUS 82
Location2.0 MI N of SH 56
RouteState Highway 898
StateTexas
Coordinates33.61059, -96.27782
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length420 ft (128 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2013)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 898 over US 82 built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 898 over US 82 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does FM 898 over US 82 carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 898 over US 82?

The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns FM 898 over US 82?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.