US Bridges

FM 968 over Union Pacific Railroad

Fair

Harrison County, Texas · 1.30 MI S of US 80 · Structure no. 191030157502009

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,453
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 968 over Union Pacific Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 968 over Union Pacific Railroad in Harrison County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 2,453 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2033. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 968
CrossesUnion Pacific Railroad
Location1.30 MI S of US 80
RouteState Highway 968
CountyHarrison County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.51035, -94.45186
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,453 (2023)
Projected traffic1,900 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 968 over Union Pacific Railroad built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 968 over Union Pacific Railroad 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 Union Pacific Railroad carry?

About 2,453 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 968 over Union Pacific Railroad?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FM 968 over Union Pacific Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.