US Bridges

FM 1386 over Mcneil Creek

Fair

Caldwell County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of FM 1322 · Structure no. 140280247801001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
253
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1386 over Mcneil Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1386 over Mcneil Creek in Caldwell County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 253 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1386
CrossesMcneil Creek
Location0.1 MI E of FM 1322
RouteState Highway 1386
CountyCaldwell County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.70005, -97.58634
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic253 (2023)
Projected traffic354 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 1386 over Mcneil Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1386 over Mcneil 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1386 over Mcneil Creek carry?

About 253 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 1386 over Mcneil Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1386 over Mcneil Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.