US Bridges

FM 1098 over Ponds Creek

Good

Waller County, Texas · 2.3 MI N of US 290 · Structure no. 122370052301021

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,808
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1098 over Ponds Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1098 over Ponds Creek in Waller County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 2,808 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,960 by 2033. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFM 1098
CrossesPonds Creek
Location2.3 MI N of US 290
RouteState Highway 1098
StateTexas
Coordinates30.09686, -95.99815
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,808 (2023)
Projected traffic3,960 by 2033
Trucks9%
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 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 1098 over Ponds Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1098 over Ponds 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1098 over Ponds Creek carry?

About 2,808 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 1098 over Ponds Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1098 over Ponds Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.