RM 1431 over Backbone Creek
FairBurnet County, Texas · 0.80 MI W of US 281 · Structure no. 140270137804014
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,854
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RM 1431 over Backbone Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RM 1431 over Backbone Creek in Burnet County, Texas. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 61 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 15,854 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,850 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RM 1431 over Backbone Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is RM 1431 over Backbone 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 2023.
How much traffic does RM 1431 over Backbone Creek carry?
About 15,854 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is RM 1431 over Backbone Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns RM 1431 over Backbone Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.