US Bridges

FM 968 over Long Creek

Fair

Harrison County, Texas · 2.75 MI NW of Lp 281 · Structure no. 191030157502004

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,783
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 968 over Long Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 968 over Long Creek in Harrison County, Texas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 1,783 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,730 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 968
CrossesLong Creek
Location2.75 MI NW of Lp 281
RouteState Highway 968
CountyHarrison County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.48084, -94.70089
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,783 (2020)
Projected traffic2,730 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 968 over Long Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 968 over Long 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FM 968 over Long Creek carry?

About 1,783 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 968 over Long Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FM 968 over Long Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.