FM 488 over Cottonwood Creek
GoodFreestone County, Texas · 1.5 MI S of FM 416 · Structure no. 170820045901011
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 410 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,640
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 488 over Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 488 over Cottonwood Creek in Freestone County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,640 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,591 by 2042. The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 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 488 over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 488 over Cottonwood 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does FM 488 over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 1,640 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is FM 488 over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns FM 488 over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.