US Bridges

FM 1484 over Mcrae Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Texas · 4.60 MI E of FM 2432 · Structure no. 121700141701007

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,582
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1484 over Mcrae Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1484 over Mcrae Creek in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 71 years old, older 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 4,582 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,620 by 2033. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 48 ft wide.

CarriesFM 1484
CrossesMcrae Creek
Location4.60 MI E of FM 2432
RouteState Highway 1484
StateTexas
Coordinates30.39624, -95.34139
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,582 (2023)
Projected traffic16,620 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$46,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1484 over Mcrae Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is FM 1484 over Mcrae 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1484 over Mcrae Creek carry?

About 4,582 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 1484 over Mcrae Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1484 over Mcrae Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.