US Bridges

FM 1998 over Union Pacific Railroad

Fair

Harrison County, Texas · 2.40 MI NE of US 80 · Structure no. 191030192001001

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
739
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1998 over Union Pacific Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1998 over Union Pacific Railroad in Harrison County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 739 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2033. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1998
CrossesUnion Pacific Railroad
Location2.40 MI NE of US 80
RouteState Highway 1998
CountyHarrison County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.54382, -94.27735
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic739 (2020)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1998 over Union Pacific Railroad built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1998 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1998 over Union Pacific Railroad carry?

About 739 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 1998 over Union Pacific Railroad?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1998 over Union Pacific Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.