US Bridges

FM 148 over Big Brushy Crk Relief #1

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 3.60 MI SW of IH 20 · Structure no. 181300075101025

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,469
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 148 over Big Brushy Crk Relief #1 is a concrete culvert carrying FM 148 over Big Brushy Crk Relief #1 in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 66 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 7,469 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,371 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 148
CrossesBig Brushy Crk Relief #1
Location3.60 MI SW of IH 20
RouteState Highway 148
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.67964, -96.36921
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; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,469 (2023)
Projected traffic7,371 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 148 over Big Brushy Crk Relief #1 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is FM 148 over Big Brushy Crk Relief #1 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 148 over Big Brushy Crk Relief #1 carry?

About 7,469 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 148 over Big Brushy Crk Relief #1?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns FM 148 over Big Brushy Crk Relief #1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.