US Bridges

FM 1007 over Little Creek

Fair

Jasper County, Texas · 0.25 MI SW of US 96 · Structure no. 201220127601007

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

About this bridge

FM 1007 over Little Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1007 over Little 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 3,018 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM 1007
CrossesLittle Creek
Location0.25 MI SW of US 96
RouteState Highway 1007
StateTexas
Coordinates31.11163, -93.99396
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,863 (2022)
Projected traffic3,018 by 2042
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$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1007 over Little Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 1007 over Little 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1007 over Little Creek carry?

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

How long is FM 1007 over Little Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1007 over Little Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.