US Bridges

FM 1007 over Tiger Creek

Fair

Jasper County, Texas · 1.30 MI SW of US 96 · Structure no. 201220127601006

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,863
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1007 over Tiger Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1007 over Tiger Creek in Jasper County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 1,863 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,820 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1007
CrossesTiger Creek
Location1.30 MI SW of US 96
RouteState Highway 1007
CountyJasper County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.10321, -94.00853
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,863 (2022)
Projected traffic1,820 by 2033
Trucks8%
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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1007 over Tiger Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1007 over Tiger 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1007 over Tiger Creek carry?

About 1,863 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 1007 over Tiger Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1007 over Tiger Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.