US Bridges

FM 4 over Crockery Creek

Good

Hood County, Texas · 1.0 MI E of FM 1189 · Structure no. 021120038502055

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,125
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 4 over Crockery Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM 4 over Crockery Creek in Hood County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,125 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,810 by 2033. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 4
CrossesCrockery Creek
Location1.0 MI E of FM 1189
RouteState Highway 4
StateTexas
Coordinates32.51252, -98.02873
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,125 (2024)
Projected traffic1,810 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 4 over Crockery Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 4 over Crockery Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does FM 4 over Crockery Creek carry?

About 2,125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 4 over Crockery Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 4 over Crockery Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.