US Bridges

FM 980 over Turkey Creek

Fair

Walker County, Texas · 0.15 MI E of FM 3478 · Structure no. 172360075602001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,811
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 980 over Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 980 over Turkey Creek in Walker 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 1,811 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,420 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 980
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location0.15 MI E of FM 3478
RouteState Highway 980
CountyWalker County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.85833, -95.49568
Functional classRural Major 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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,811 (2020)
Projected traffic2,420 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 980 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 980 over Turkey 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FM 980 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 1,811 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 980 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FM 980 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.