US Bridges

FM 1008 over Linney Creek

Fair

Liberty County, Texas · 1.7 MI NE of SH 321 · Structure no. 201460095201001

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
122 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,948
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1008 over Linney Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1008 over Linney Creek in Liberty County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 8,948 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,380 by 2033. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFM 1008
CrossesLinney Creek
Location1.7 MI NE of SH 321
RouteState Highway 1008
CountyLiberty County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.06613, -94.87842
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,948 (2022)
Projected traffic8,380 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1008 over Linney Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is FM 1008 over Linney 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1008 over Linney Creek carry?

About 8,948 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 1008 over Linney Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1008 over Linney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.