US Bridges

FM 1488 over Panther Branch Relief

Fair

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.25 MI W of SH 242 · Structure no. 121700052310174

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
56,253
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1488 over Panther Branch Relief is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1488 over Panther Branch Relief in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 56,253 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,754 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1488
CrossesPanther Branch Relief
Location0.25 MI W of SH 242
RouteState Highway 1488
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.22891, -95.51547
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width105 ft (32.1 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56,253 (2023)
Projected traffic78,754 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Panther Branch Relief built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1488 over Panther Branch Relief 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1488 over Panther Branch Relief carry?

About 56,253 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 1488 over Panther Branch Relief?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1488 over Panther Branch Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.