US Bridges

FM 1488 over Log Gully

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 3.40 MI SW of FM 1774 · Structure no. 121700052308025

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,419
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1488 over Log Gully is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1488 over Log Gully in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 11,419 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,184 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 124 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1488
CrossesLog Gully
Location3.40 MI SW of FM 1774
RouteState Highway 1488
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.18951, -95.80358
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width124 ft (37.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,419 (2023)
Projected traffic19,184 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 1488 over Log Gully built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1488 over Log Gully 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 1488 over Log Gully carry?

About 11,419 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 1488 over Log Gully?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 124 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1488 over Log Gully?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.