US Bridges

FM 1260 over West Lelia Lake Ck

Good

Donley County, Texas · 2.00MI S of US 287 · Structure no. 250650079503007

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
135
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1260 over West Lelia Lake Ck is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1260 over West Lelia Lake Ck in Donley County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 135 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 1260
CrossesWest Lelia Lake Ck
Location2.00MI S of US 287
RouteState Highway 1260
StateTexas
Coordinates34.88682, -100.82941
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2020)
Projected traffic340 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 1260 over West Lelia Lake Ck built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1260 over West Lelia Lake Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1260 over West Lelia Lake Ck carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 1260 over West Lelia Lake Ck?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1260 over West Lelia Lake Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.