FM 824 over Wafer Creek
GoodLamar County, Texas · 4.0 MI SW of FM 137 · Structure no. 011390115402012
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 170 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 192
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 824 over Wafer Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 824 over Wafer Creek in Lamar County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 192 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2033. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 824 over Wafer Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 824 over Wafer 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does FM 824 over Wafer Creek carry?
About 192 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is FM 824 over Wafer Creek?
The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM 824 over Wafer Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.