FM 548 over Big Brushy Creek Relief
FairKaufman County, Texas · 5.45 MI NE of US 80 · Structure no. 181300258801004
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,450
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 548 over Big Brushy Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying FM 548 over Big Brushy Creek Relief in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5 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 7,450 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,751 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 548 over Big Brushy Creek Relief built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 548 over Big Brushy Creek Relief 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 548 over Big Brushy Creek Relief carry?
About 7,450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is FM 548 over Big Brushy Creek Relief?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns FM 548 over Big Brushy Creek Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.