US Bridges

FM 884 over Dry Creek

Fair

Goliad County, Texas · 2.5 MI NE of SH 119 · Structure no. 160890119602002

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
41 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 884 over Dry Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 884 over Dry Creek in Goliad County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 95 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2033. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 884
CrossesDry Creek
Location2.5 MI NE of SH 119
RouteState Highway 884
CountyGoliad County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.87278, -97.42666
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2020)
Projected traffic260 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 884 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is FM 884 over Dry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does FM 884 over Dry Creek carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is FM 884 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FM 884 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.