US Bridges

FM 4 over Robinson Creek

Fair

Hood County, Texas · 3.9 MI SE of FM 1543 · Structure no. 021120038503023

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
350 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,236
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 4 over Robinson Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 4 over Robinson Creek in Hood County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 2,236 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,180 by 2033. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 4
CrossesRobinson Creek
Location3.9 MI SE of FM 1543
RouteState Highway 4
CountyHood County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.49106, -97.92811
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
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,236 (2022)
Projected traffic2,180 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Robinson Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 4 over Robinson 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 Robinson Creek carry?

About 2,236 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 4 over Robinson Creek?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 4 over Robinson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.