US Bridges

FM 4 over Lambert Creek

Fair

Hood County, Texas · 1 Blk N Sq in Granbury · Structure no. 021120038503022

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,204
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 4 over Lambert Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 4 over Lambert Creek in Hood County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 7,204 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,780 by 2033. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 4
CrossesLambert Creek
Location1 Blk N Sq in Granbury
RouteState Highway 4
StateTexas
Coordinates32.44425, -97.78764
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,204 (2024)
Projected traffic14,780 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Lambert Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 4 over Lambert 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FM 4 over Lambert Creek carry?

About 7,204 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 4 over Lambert Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FM 4 over Lambert Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.