US Bridges

FM 1408 over Melhoms Creek

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Jasper County, Texas · 0.55 MI N of US 190 · Structure no. 201220141901004

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
192
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1408 over Melhoms Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying FM 1408 over Melhoms Creek in Jasper County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger 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 192 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 269 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1408
CrossesMelhoms Creek
Location0.55 MI N of US 190
RouteState Highway 1408
CountyJasper County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.90473, -93.8813
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic192 (2022)
Projected traffic269 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1408 over Melhoms Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1408 over Melhoms 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 1408 over Melhoms Creek carry?

About 192 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 1408 over Melhoms Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1408 over Melhoms Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.