US Bridges

FM 1008 over Long John Creek

Fair

Liberty County, Texas · 2.0 MI NW of FM 2797 · Structure no. 201460095201004

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,145
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1008 over Long John Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1008 over Long John Creek in Liberty County, Texas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 67 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 5,145 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,230 by 2033. The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1008
CrossesLong John Creek
Location2.0 MI NW of FM 2797
RouteState Highway 1008
CountyLiberty County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.12965, -94.87341
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
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 inspectionMarch 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length91 ft (27.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,145 (2022)
Projected traffic4,230 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1008 over Long John Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is FM 1008 over Long John 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1008 over Long John Creek carry?

About 5,145 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 1008 over Long John Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1008 over Long John Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.