FM 980 over Harmon Creek
GoodWalker County, Texas · 4.25 MI E of FM 3478 · Structure no. 172360075602009
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 230 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,811
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 980 over Harmon Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 980 over Harmon Creek in Walker County, Texas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 1,811 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,420 by 2039. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 980 over Harmon Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 980 over Harmon 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does FM 980 over Harmon Creek carry?
About 1,811 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FM 980 over Harmon Creek?
The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns FM 980 over Harmon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.