FM 998 over Rita Blanca Creek
Hartley County, Texas · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- FM 998 over Rita Blanca Creek in Hartley County, Texas, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 276 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2020).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 8 of the 17 inventoried bridges in Hartley County rated fair (47.1%); 0 (0.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its class is unchanged from 2024 (fair), but component ratings moved: deck 5 to 6, superstructure 5 to 6.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated August 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 5 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete slab |
| Length | about 125 ft |
| Location | 9.2 Mi West JCT US 87 |
| NBI structure number | 041040162202001 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | August 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Texas department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Hartley County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 87 over Draw | 1934 | 9,608 | Good |
| US 385 over Middle Cheyenne Creek | 1965 | 4,111 | Good |
| US 54 over Rita Blanca Creek | 2014 | 3,675 | Good |
| US 54 over Cramer Creek | 1947 | 2,832 | Fair |
| US 54 over Punta De Agua Creek | 2014 | 2,832 | Good |
| US 385 over US 87 | 1999 | 2,700 | Good |
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