US Bridges

FM 858 over Cream Level Creek

Good

Van Zandt County, Texas · 1.65 MI E of FM 1861 · Structure no. 102340117202007

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
121 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
683
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 858 over Cream Level Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 858 over Cream Level 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 683 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2033. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM 858
CrossesCream Level Creek
Location1.65 MI E of FM 1861
RouteState Highway 858
StateTexas
Coordinates32.41864, -95.76297
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 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 traffic683 (2023)
Projected traffic840 by 2033
Trucks12%
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 858 over Cream Level Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 858 over Cream Level 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 Cream Level Creek carry?

About 683 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 858 over Cream Level Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FM 858 over Cream Level Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.