US Bridges

FM 1963 over Little Pond Creek

Good

Falls County, Texas · 0.60 MI S of FM 1671 · Structure no. 090740020904070

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
333 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
509
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1963 over Little Pond Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1963 over Little Pond Creek in Falls County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 509 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 460 by 2033. The structure is 333 ft (101.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1963
CrossesLittle Pond Creek
Location0.60 MI S of FM 1671
RouteState Highway 1963
CountyFalls County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.03295, -97.01468
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadH 15
Structure length333 ft (101.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic509 (2020)
Projected traffic460 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1963 over Little Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1963 over Little Pond Creek 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1963 over Little Pond Creek carry?

About 509 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 1963 over Little Pond Creek?

The structure is 333 ft (101.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1963 over Little Pond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.