FM 1488 over Mink Branch
GoodMontgomery County, Texas · 1.75 MI SW of FM 1774 · Structure no. 121700052308184
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,419
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1488 over Mink Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1488 over Mink Branch in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1488 over Mink Branch built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1488 over Mink 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does FM 1488 over Mink Branch carry?
About 11,419 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FM 1488 over Mink Branch?
The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1488 over Mink Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.