US Bridges

FM 848 over Hill Creek

Good

Smith County, Texas · 1.1 MI N of FM 346 · Structure no. 102120115101004

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,835
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 848 over Hill Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying FM 848 over Hill Creek in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 3,835 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,369 by 2041. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM 848
CrossesHill Creek
Location1.1 MI N of FM 346
RouteState Highway 848
StateTexas
Coordinates32.24156, -95.21562
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,835 (2021)
Projected traffic5,369 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 848 over Hill Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 848 over Hill Creek 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 848 over Hill Creek carry?

About 3,835 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 848 over Hill Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 848 over Hill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.