FM 1260 over Salt Fork of Red River
PoorDonley County, Texas · 7.60 MI N of FM 2471 · Structure no. 250650079502013
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 600 ft
- 15 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1260 over Salt Fork of Red River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1260 over Salt Fork of Red River in Donley County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2033. The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1260 over Salt Fork of Red River built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1260 over Salt Fork of Red River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does FM 1260 over Salt Fork of Red River carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is FM 1260 over Salt Fork of Red River?
The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1260 over Salt Fork of Red River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.