FM 980 over Palmetto Creek
FairSan Jacinto County, Texas · 4.70 MI NW of US 190 · Structure no. 112040244302005
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 501
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 980 over Palmetto Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 980 over Palmetto Creek in San Jacinto County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 501 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 830 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 980 over Palmetto Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 980 over Palmetto 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does FM 980 over Palmetto Creek carry?
About 501 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is FM 980 over Palmetto Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns FM 980 over Palmetto Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.