US Bridges

FM 38 over Morrison Creek

Fair

Lamar County, Texas · 1.0 MI N of Delta CO Line · Structure no. 011390074902034

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
262
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 38 over Morrison Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 38 over Morrison Creek in Lamar County, Texas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 62 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 262 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 408 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 38
CrossesMorrison Creek
Location1.0 MI N of Delta CO Line
RouteState Highway 38
CountyLamar County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.49791, -95.7635
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic262 (2020)
Projected traffic408 by 2039
Trucks12%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 38 over Morrison Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is FM 38 over Morrison 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FM 38 over Morrison Creek carry?

About 262 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 38 over Morrison Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns FM 38 over Morrison Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.