US Bridges

FM 1332 over Onion Creek

Fair

Atascosa County, Texas · 1.05 MI SW of SH 16 · Structure no. 150070143201001

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
373
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1332 over Onion Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1332 over Onion Creek in Atascosa County, Texas. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 5 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 373 vehicles a day, projected to reach 820 by 2031. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1332
CrossesOnion Creek
Location1.05 MI SW of SH 16
RouteState Highway 1332
CountyAtascosa County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.89913, -98.55445
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic373 (2020)
Projected traffic820 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 1332 over Onion Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1332 over Onion 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 1332 over Onion Creek carry?

About 373 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is FM 1332 over Onion Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1332 over Onion Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.