US Bridges

FM 1240 over Pin Oak Creek

Fair

Falls County, Texas · 2.00 MI N of FM 147 · Structure no. 090740119203004

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1240 over Pin Oak Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1240 over Pin Oak Creek in Falls County, Texas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2033. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1240
CrossesPin Oak Creek
Location2.00 MI N of FM 147
RouteState Highway 1240
CountyFalls County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.40582, -96.77899
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 inspectionNovember 2024
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 spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2033
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 1240 over Pin Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1240 over Pin Oak 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1240 over Pin Oak Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is FM 1240 over Pin Oak Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1240 over Pin Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.