US Bridges

FM 1307 over IH 35

Fair

Cooke County, Texas · FM 1307 at IH 35 · Structure no. 030490019501101

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
310 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1307 over IH 35 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1307 over IH 35 in Cooke County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,890 by 2031. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFM 1307
CrossesIH 35
LocationFM 1307 at IH 35
RouteState Highway 1307
CountyCooke County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.51756, -97.16606
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2011)
Projected traffic6,890 by 2031
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$19,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1307 over IH 35 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1307 over IH 35 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1307 over IH 35 carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is FM 1307 over IH 35?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1307 over IH 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.