US Bridges

FM 1291 over Cummins Creek

Fair

Colorado County, Texas · 1.40 MI E of Fayette C/L · Structure no. 130450110502002

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
235 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1291 over Cummins Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1291 over Cummins Creek in Colorado County, Texas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 486 by 2042. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1291
CrossesCummins Creek
Location1.40 MI E of Fayette C/L
RouteState Highway 1291
CountyColorado County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.89902, -96.60547
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2022)
Projected traffic486 by 2042
Trucks11%
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 1291 over Cummins Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1291 over Cummins Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1291 over Cummins Creek carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 1291 over Cummins Creek?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1291 over Cummins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.