US Bridges

FM 1488 over Mill Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 1.00 MI W of FM 149 · Structure no. 121700052309187

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
410 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
23,172
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1488 over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1488 over Mill Creek in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 23,172 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,441 by 2042. The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 1488
CrossesMill Creek
Location1.00 MI W of FM 149
RouteState Highway 1488
StateTexas
Coordinates30.22806, -95.70949
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length410 ft (125 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,172 (2023)
Projected traffic32,441 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1488 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1488 over Mill Creek 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 Mill Creek carry?

About 23,172 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 1488 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1488 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.