US Bridges

FM 4 over Spillers Branch

Good

Jack County, Texas · .75 MI S of US 380 · Structure no. 021200039107063

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,008
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 4 over Spillers Branch is a masonry culvert carrying FM 4 over Spillers Branch in Jack County, Texas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 1,008 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,720 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 4
CrossesSpillers Branch
Location.75 MI S of US 380
RouteState Highway 4
StateTexas
Coordinates33.19575, -98.18985
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,008 (2024)
Projected traffic1,720 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 4 over Spillers Branch built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 4 over Spillers 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 4 over Spillers Branch carry?

About 1,008 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 4 over Spillers Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 4 over Spillers Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.