US Bridges

FM 4 over Station Branch

Good

Hood County, Texas · 3.5 MI SE of FM-167 · Structure no. 021120312301002

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,411
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 4 over Station Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 4 over Station Branch in Hood County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 4,411 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,170 by 2033. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 4
CrossesStation Branch
Location3.5 MI SE of FM-167
RouteState Highway 4
CountyHood County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.42804, -97.62897
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,411 (2024)
Projected traffic2,170 by 2033
Trucks6%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$14,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 4 over Station Branch built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 4 over Station Branch 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 2022.

How much traffic does FM 4 over Station Branch carry?

About 4,411 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 4 over Station Branch?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 4 over Station Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.