US Bridges

FM 1005 over Mill Creek

Good

Jasper County, Texas · 1.10 MI N of FM 1013 · Structure no. 201220127501001

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
751
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1005 over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1005 over Mill Creek in Jasper County, Texas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 751 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,127 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesFM 1005
CrossesMill Creek
Location1.10 MI N of FM 1013
RouteState Highway 1005
StateTexas
Coordinates30.71325, -94.02985
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic751 (2022)
Projected traffic1,127 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1005 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1005 over Mill 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1005 over Mill Creek carry?

About 751 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FM 1005 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1005 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.