US Bridges

FM 608 over Sweetwater Creek Branch

Good

Nolan County, Texas · 3.10 MI W of FM 1170 · Structure no. 081770005315025

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,196
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 608 over Sweetwater Creek Branch is a masonry culvert carrying FM 608 over Sweetwater Creek Branch in Nolan County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 85 years old, older 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 1,196 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,040 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 608
CrossesSweetwater Creek Branch
Location3.10 MI W of FM 1170
RouteState Highway 608
CountyNolan County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.24672, -100.48621
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,196 (2020)
Projected traffic1,040 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
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$69,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 608 over Sweetwater Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is FM 608 over Sweetwater Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 608 over Sweetwater Creek Branch carry?

About 1,196 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM 608 over Sweetwater Creek Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FM 608 over Sweetwater Creek Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.