US Bridges

FM 1096 over Water Hole Creek

Fair

Wharton County, Texas · 0.75 MI N of FM 442 · Structure no. 132410216901001

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
443
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1096 over Water Hole Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1096 over Water Hole Creek in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 443 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 620 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1096
CrossesWater Hole Creek
Location0.75 MI N of FM 442
RouteState Highway 1096
CountyWharton County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.23838, -95.99672
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic443 (2021)
Projected traffic620 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 1096 over Water Hole Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1096 over Water Hole 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1096 over Water Hole Creek carry?

About 443 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 1096 over Water Hole Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1096 over Water Hole Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.