US Bridges

FM 308 over Moses Creek

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 2.60 MI SW of Hill C/L · Structure no. 091610083404015

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,150
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 308 over Moses Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 308 over Moses Creek in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 74 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 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,840 by 2037. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 308
CrossesMoses Creek
Location2.60 MI SW of Hill C/L
RouteState Highway 308
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.75289, -97.00606
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2020)
Projected traffic1,840 by 2037
Trucks18%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 308 over Moses Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is FM 308 over Moses 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does FM 308 over Moses Creek carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FM 308 over Moses Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FM 308 over Moses Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.