FM 1148 over Veale Creek
GoodStephens County, Texas · 1.80 MI E of FM 3253 · Structure no. 232150129302001
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 82
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1148 over Veale Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 1148 over Veale Creek in Stephens County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 82 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 1148 over Veale Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1148 over Veale 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does FM 1148 over Veale Creek carry?
About 82 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is FM 1148 over Veale Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1148 over Veale Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.