US Bridges

FM 1409 over IH 10

Good

Chambers County, Texas · 0.85 MI E of FM 3130 · Structure no. 200360050802474

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
500 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,483
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1409 over IH 10 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1409 over IH 10 in Chambers County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,483 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,900 by 2033. The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 1409
CrossesIH 10
Location0.85 MI E of FM 3130
RouteState Highway 1409
StateTexas
Coordinates29.82734, -94.83242
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length500 ft (152.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,483 (2021)
Projected traffic9,900 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 1409 over IH 10 built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1409 over IH 10 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1409 over IH 10 carry?

About 9,483 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 1409 over IH 10?

The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1409 over IH 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.