FM 1270 over Shawnee Creek Relief
FairAngelina County, Texas · 3.60 MI SW of US 69 · Structure no. 110030039004056
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 481
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1270 over Shawnee Creek Relief is a concrete slab carrying FM 1270 over Shawnee Creek Relief in Angelina County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 481 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2033. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1270 over Shawnee Creek Relief built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1270 over Shawnee Creek Relief 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does FM 1270 over Shawnee Creek Relief carry?
About 481 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is FM 1270 over Shawnee Creek Relief?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1270 over Shawnee Creek Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.