US Bridges

FM 268 over N. Groesbeck Creek

Good

Hardeman County, Texas · 2.0 MI N of US 287 · Structure no. 251000253301008

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,063
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 268 over N. Groesbeck Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 268 over N. Groesbeck Creek in Hardeman County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,063 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 268
CrossesN. Groesbeck Creek
Location2.0 MI N of US 287
RouteState Highway 268
CountyHardeman County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.38626, -99.96774
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,063 (2020)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 268 over N. Groesbeck Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 268 over N. Groesbeck 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FM 268 over N. Groesbeck Creek carry?

About 1,063 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 268 over N. Groesbeck Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FM 268 over N. Groesbeck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.