US Bridges

FM 898 over Bois Darc Creek Rel

Fair

Grayson County, Texas · At Fannin C/L · Structure no. 010920051003020

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
620
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 898 over Bois Darc Creek Rel is a concrete culvert carrying FM 898 over Bois Darc Creek Rel in Grayson County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 6 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 620 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,690 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM 898
CrossesBois Darc Creek Rel
LocationAt Fannin C/L
RouteState Highway 898
StateTexas
Coordinates33.52382, -96.38467
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2018)
Projected traffic1,690 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 898 over Bois Darc Creek Rel built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 898 over Bois Darc Creek Rel 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 898 over Bois Darc Creek Rel carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 898 over Bois Darc Creek Rel?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns FM 898 over Bois Darc Creek Rel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.