US Bridges

FM 130 over Black Cypress Branch

Fair

Cass County, Texas · 1.00 MI E of FM 250 · Structure no. 190340157301006

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
282
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 130 over Black Cypress Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 130 over Black Cypress Branch in Cass County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 282 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 130
CrossesBlack Cypress Branch
Location1.00 MI E of FM 250
RouteState Highway 130
CountyCass County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.05955, -94.57447
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic282 (2020)
Projected traffic570 by 2040
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 130 over Black Cypress Branch built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 130 over Black Cypress Branch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 130 over Black Cypress Branch carry?

About 282 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FM 130 over Black Cypress Branch?

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

Who owns FM 130 over Black Cypress Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.