FM 1498 over Hickory Creek
GoodLamar County, Texas · 3.8 MI W of FM 1497 · Structure no. 011390132001006
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 125 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 396
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1498 over Hickory Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1498 over Hickory Creek in Lamar County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 396 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2033. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 32 ft wide.
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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1498 over Hickory Creek built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1498 over 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does FM 1498 over Hickory Creek carry?
About 396 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is FM 1498 over Hickory Creek?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1498 over Hickory Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.