FM 1488 over Clear Creek
FairWaller County, Texas · 0.25 MI SW of US 290 · Structure no. 122370040903011
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,875
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1488 over Clear Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1488 over Clear Creek in Waller County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 5,875 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,620 by 2033. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 1488 over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1488 over Clear 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does FM 1488 over Clear Creek carry?
About 5,875 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FM 1488 over Clear Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1488 over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.