US Bridges

FM 1498 over Pickering Creek

Fair

Lamar County, Texas · 2.5 MI W of FM 1497 · Structure no. 011390132001003

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1498 over Pickering Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1498 over Pickering 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1498
CrossesPickering Creek
Location2.5 MI W of FM 1497
RouteState Highway 1498
CountyLamar County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.467, -95.49505
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.
Culvert6 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 adequacy7: Better than 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 loadOther
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic70 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 1498 over Pickering Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1498 over Pickering 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 1498 over Pickering Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 1498 over Pickering Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1498 over Pickering Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.