US Bridges

FM 980 over Rocky Creek

Fair

San Jacinto County, Texas · 2.05 MI NW of US 190 · Structure no. 112040244302006

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
984
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 980 over Rocky Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 980 over Rocky 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 984 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,430 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 980
CrossesRocky Creek
Location2.05 MI NW of US 190
RouteState Highway 980
CountySan Jacinto County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.78493, -95.20588
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic984 (2020)
Projected traffic1,430 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 980 over Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 980 over Rocky 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 Rocky Creek carry?

About 984 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM 980 over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns FM 980 over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.