US Bridges

FM 824 over Snow Creek

Fair

Lamar County, Texas · 3.6 MI S of FM 137 · Structure no. 011390115402010

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
192
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 824 over Snow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 824 over Snow Creek in Lamar County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 192 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2033. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 824
CrossesSnow Creek
Location3.6 MI S of FM 137
RouteState Highway 824
CountyLamar County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.50794, -95.82431
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic192 (2020)
Projected traffic210 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 824 over Snow Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 824 over Snow 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 824 over Snow Creek carry?

About 192 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is FM 824 over Snow Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FM 824 over Snow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.