US Bridges

FM 1007 over Mill Creek Branch

Good

Jasper County, Texas · 0.35 MI E of US 96 · Structure no. 201220127601001

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
501
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1007 over Mill Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1007 over Mill Creek Branch in Jasper County, Texas. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 73 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 501 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2033. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1007
CrossesMill Creek Branch
Location0.35 MI E of US 96
RouteState Highway 1007
CountyJasper County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.11484, -93.98504
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic501 (2022)
Projected traffic490 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 1007 over Mill Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is FM 1007 over Mill Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1007 over Mill Creek Branch carry?

About 501 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 1007 over Mill Creek Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1007 over Mill Creek Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.