US Bridges

FM 1520 over Texas Utilities RR

Fair

Camp County, Texas · 4.90 MI N W of Lp 179 · Structure no. 190320123203008

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
214 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
351
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1520 over Texas Utilities RR is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1520 over Texas Utilities RR in Camp County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 351 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2033. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1520
CrossesTexas Utilities RR
Location4.90 MI N W of Lp 179
RouteState Highway 1520
CountyCamp County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.04871, -95.03038
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2020)
Projected traffic420 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1520 over Texas Utilities RR built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1520 over Texas Utilities RR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1520 over Texas Utilities RR carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM 1520 over Texas Utilities RR?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1520 over Texas Utilities RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.