US Bridges

FM 1285 over Aytes Branch

Good

Baylor County, Texas · 0.05 MI E of FM 2374 · Structure no. 030120199701001

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1285 over Aytes Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1285 over Aytes Branch in Baylor 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1285
CrossesAytes Branch
Location0.05 MI E of FM 2374
RouteState Highway 1285
CountyBaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.44645, -99.06886
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic56 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 1285 over Aytes Branch built?

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

What condition is FM 1285 over Aytes Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1285 over Aytes Branch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 1285 over Aytes Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 1285 over Aytes Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.