US Bridges

FM 1406 over IH 10

Fair

Chambers County, Texas · 4.9 MI E of FM 1410 · Structure no. 200360050803437

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,237
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1406 over IH 10 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 1406 over IH 10 in Chambers County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 2,237 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,070 by 2033. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 1406
CrossesIH 10
Location4.9 MI E of FM 1410
RouteState Highway 1406
StateTexas
Coordinates29.82691, -94.40055
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,237 (2022)
Projected traffic3,070 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 1406 over IH 10 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1406 over IH 10 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1406 over IH 10 carry?

About 2,237 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is FM 1406 over IH 10?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1406 over IH 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.