FM 1488 over Bear Branch Creek
FairMontgomery County, Texas · 1.5 MI W of FM 2978 · Structure no. 121700052310180
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 39,251
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1488 over Bear Branch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1488 over Bear Branch Creek in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 39,251 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,877 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1488 over Bear Branch Creek built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1488 over Bear Branch Creek 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does FM 1488 over Bear Branch Creek carry?
About 39,251 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is FM 1488 over Bear Branch Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).
Who owns FM 1488 over Bear Branch Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.