FM 1498 over Trib of Hickory Creek
GoodLamar County, Texas · 3.5 MI W of FM 1497 · Structure no. 011390132001002
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 396
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1498 over Trib of Hickory Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1498 over Trib of Hickory Creek in Lamar County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 396 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 317 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1498 over Trib of Hickory Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1498 over Trib of Hickory 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 1498 over Trib of Hickory Creek carry?
About 396 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FM 1498 over Trib of Hickory Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1498 over Trib of Hickory Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.