US Bridges

FM 858 over Kickapoo Creek

Good

Van Zandt County, Texas · 1.45 MI E of SH 19 · Structure no. 102340117202006

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
182 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
905
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 858 over Kickapoo Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 858 over Kickapoo Creek in Van Zandt County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 905 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,030 by 2033. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFM 858
CrossesKickapoo Creek
Location1.45 MI E of SH 19
RouteState Highway 858
StateTexas
Coordinates32.41608, -95.82812
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic905 (2023)
Projected traffic1,030 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 858 over Kickapoo Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 858 over Kickapoo 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FM 858 over Kickapoo Creek carry?

About 905 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 858 over Kickapoo Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FM 858 over Kickapoo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.