US Bridges

FM 1448 over Indian Creek

Good

Franklin County, Texas · 1.3 MI W of FM 115 · Structure no. 010810138001003

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
808
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1448 over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1448 over Indian Creek in Franklin County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 808 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 910 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM 1448
CrossesIndian Creek
Location1.3 MI W of FM 115
RouteState Highway 1448
StateTexas
Coordinates33.00393, -95.20021
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic808 (2023)
Projected traffic910 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1448 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1448 over Indian 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FM 1448 over Indian Creek carry?

About 808 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 1448 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1448 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.