US Bridges

FM 1307 over IH 35

Fair

Cooke County, Texas · 0.95 MI S of FM 922 · Structure no. 030490019501104

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
230 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,153
2022 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 1,153 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,591 by 2042. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFM 1307
CrossesIH 35
Location0.95 MI S of FM 922
RouteState Highway 1307
CountyCooke County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.47428, -97.16286
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length230 ft (70.1 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 traffic1,153 (2022)
Projected traffic1,591 by 2042
Trucks11%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
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 1,153 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 1307 over IH 35?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 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.