US Bridges

FM 244 over Gibbons Creek

Fair

Grimes County, Texas · 0.9 MI SE of SH 30 · Structure no. 170940064305021

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,071
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 244 over Gibbons Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 244 over Gibbons Creek in Grimes County, Texas. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 74 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 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 1,071 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,670 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 244
CrossesGibbons Creek
Location0.9 MI SE of SH 30
RouteState Highway 244
CountyGrimes County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.58328, -96.07057
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,071 (2020)
Projected traffic1,670 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 244 over Gibbons Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is FM 244 over Gibbons 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 2023.

How much traffic does FM 244 over Gibbons Creek carry?

About 1,071 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 244 over Gibbons Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 244 over Gibbons Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.