US Bridges

FM 1008 over Bowie Creek

Fair

Liberty County, Texas · 3.1 MI NE of SH 321 · Structure no. 201460095201003

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,072
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1008 over Bowie Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1008 over Bowie Creek in Liberty County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 8,072 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,010 by 2033. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFM 1008
CrossesBowie Creek
Location3.1 MI NE of SH 321
RouteState Highway 1008
CountyLiberty County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.0812, -94.86321
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,072 (2022)
Projected traffic7,010 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$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1008 over Bowie Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is FM 1008 over Bowie 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 Bowie Creek carry?

About 8,072 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 1008 over Bowie Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1008 over Bowie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.