US Bridges

FM 1085 over Noodle Creek

Fair

Taylor County, Texas · 0.90 MI S of IH 20 · Structure no. 082210125102004

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
79 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
161
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1085 over Noodle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1085 over Noodle Creek in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 5 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 161 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2033. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesFM 1085
CrossesNoodle Creek
Location0.90 MI S of IH 20
RouteState Highway 1085
CountyTaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.48261, -100.12635
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadOther
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic161 (2023)
Projected traffic320 by 2033
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 1085 over Noodle Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1085 over Noodle 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1085 over Noodle Creek carry?

About 161 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is FM 1085 over Noodle Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1085 over Noodle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.