US Bridges

FM 1433 over Espantosa Creek

Fair

Dimmit County, Texas · 1.7 MI E of US 83 · Structure no. 220640142402005

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
468
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1433 over Espantosa Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM 1433 over Espantosa Creek in Dimmit County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 468 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,210 by 2033. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1433
CrossesEspantosa Creek
Location1.7 MI E of US 83
RouteState Highway 1433
CountyDimmit County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.58281, -99.80956
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic468 (2020)
Projected traffic1,210 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1433 over Espantosa Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1433 over Espantosa 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does FM 1433 over Espantosa Creek carry?

About 468 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 1433 over Espantosa Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1433 over Espantosa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.