FM 1240 over Brushy Creek
GoodFalls County, Texas · 5.70 MI E of SH 6 · Structure no. 090740137301004
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 121 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 57
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1240 over Brushy Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1240 over Brushy Creek in Falls County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 57 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2033. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 1240 over Brushy Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1240 over Brushy 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does FM 1240 over Brushy Creek carry?
About 57 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is FM 1240 over Brushy Creek?
The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1240 over Brushy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.