US Bridges

FM 130 over Arbery Branch

Fair

Cass County, Texas · 0.05 MI W of FM 250 · Structure no. 190340306902002

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 130 over Arbery Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 130 over Arbery Branch in Cass County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 830 by 2040. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 130
CrossesArbery Branch
Location0.05 MI W of FM 250
RouteState Highway 130
CountyCass County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.05727, -94.59737
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2023)
Projected traffic830 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Arbery Branch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 130 over Arbery 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 Arbery Branch carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 130 over Arbery Branch?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 130 over Arbery Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.