US Bridges

FM 908 over Rockdale Branch

Good

Milam County, Texas · 0.43 MI S of US 79 · Structure no. 171660085802014

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,706
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 908 over Rockdale Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 908 over Rockdale Branch in Milam County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 1,706 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,388 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 908
CrossesRockdale Branch
Location0.43 MI S of US 79
RouteState Highway 908
CountyMilam County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.65009, -96.99831
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,706 (2023)
Projected traffic2,388 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 908 over Rockdale Branch built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 908 over Rockdale Branch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FM 908 over Rockdale Branch carry?

About 1,706 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM 908 over Rockdale Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns FM 908 over Rockdale Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.