US Bridges

FM 308 over Branch of Richland Creek

Fair

Hill County, Texas · 1.5 MI S of SH 22 · Structure no. 091100083402008

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
530
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 308 over Branch of Richland Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 308 over Branch of Richland Creek in Hill County, Texas. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 78 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 530 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 308
CrossesBranch of Richland Creek
Location1.5 MI S of SH 22
RouteState Highway 308
CountyHill County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.03602, -96.88504
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2020)
Projected traffic720 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$700,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 308 over Branch of Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is FM 308 over Branch of Richland 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does FM 308 over Branch of Richland Creek carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 308 over Branch of Richland Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FM 308 over Branch of Richland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.