US Bridges

FM 148 over Tributary of Kings Creek

Good

Kaufman County, Texas · 2.2 MI W of SH 274 · Structure no. 181300075103387

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,200
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 148 over Tributary of Kings Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 148 over Tributary of Kings Creek in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,100 by 2035. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 148
CrossesTributary of Kings Creek
Location2.2 MI W of SH 274
RouteState Highway 387
StateTexas
Coordinates32.40876, -96.27822
Functional classRural Major 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2015)
Projected traffic3,100 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 148 over Tributary of Kings Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 148 over Tributary of Kings 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FM 148 over Tributary of Kings Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 148 over Tributary of Kings Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 148 over Tributary of Kings Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.