FM 1488 over Three Mile Creek
PoorWaller County, Texas · 2.6 MI E of FM 362 · Structure no. 122370052304010
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 121 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,647
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1488 over Three Mile Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1488 over Three Mile Creek in Waller County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 70 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 4,647 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,930 by 2033. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Three Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is FM 1488 over Three Mile Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does FM 1488 over Three Mile Creek carry?
About 4,647 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FM 1488 over Three Mile Creek?
The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1488 over Three Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.