US Bridges

FM 308 over Brookeen Creek

Fair

Hill County, Texas · 2.0 MI S of FM 339 · Structure no. 091100083403018

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
150 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
975
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 308 over Brookeen Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 308 over Brookeen Creek in Hill County, Texas. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 74 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 5 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 975 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,398 by 2039. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 308
CrossesBrookeen Creek
Location2.0 MI S of FM 339
RouteState Highway 308
CountyHill County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.79593, -96.97496
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic975 (2020)
Projected traffic2,398 by 2039
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 308 over Brookeen Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is FM 308 over Brookeen 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 308 over Brookeen Creek carry?

About 975 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is FM 308 over Brookeen Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 308 over Brookeen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.