US Bridges

FM 1085 over Raven Creek

Good

Fisher County, Texas · 9.55 MI SE of FM 57 · Structure no. 080770125101002

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
117
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1085 over Raven Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1085 over Raven Creek in Fisher County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 117 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1085
CrossesRaven Creek
Location9.55 MI SE of FM 57
RouteState Highway 1085
CountyFisher County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.61726, -100.17974
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117 (2020)
Projected traffic120 by 2033
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 1085 over Raven Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1085 over Raven 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1085 over Raven Creek carry?

About 117 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is FM 1085 over Raven Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1085 over Raven Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.