US Bridges

FM 1373 over Trib of Brazos River

Fair

Falls County, Texas · 0.20 MI SE of FM 413 · Structure no. 090740054007027

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1373 over Trib of Brazos River is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1373 over Trib of Brazos River in Falls 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1373
CrossesTrib of Brazos River
Location0.20 MI SE of FM 413
RouteState Highway 1373
CountyFalls County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.13576, -96.81615
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic140 by 2033
Trucks17%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1373 over Trib of Brazos River built?

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

What condition is FM 1373 over Trib of Brazos River 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 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1373 over Trib of Brazos River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FM 1373 over Trib of Brazos River?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1373 over Trib of Brazos River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.