US Bridges

FM 1271 over Cedar Creek

Fair

Angelina County, Texas · 0.25 MI W of Lp 287 · Structure no. 110030140601001

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,730
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1271 over Cedar Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 1271 over Cedar Creek in Angelina County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 75 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 1,730 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,420 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1271
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.25 MI W of Lp 287
RouteState Highway 1271
CountyAngelina County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.32284, -94.75863
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,730 (2013)
Projected traffic2,420 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1271 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is FM 1271 over Cedar 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1271 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 1,730 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 1271 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1271 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.