US Bridges

FM 413 over Big Briary Creek

Fair

Falls County, Texas · 3.50 MI SW of FM 2027 · Structure no. 090740165603007

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
916
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 413 over Big Briary Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 413 over Big Briary Creek in Falls County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 916 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2033. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 413
CrossesBig Briary Creek
Location3.50 MI SW of FM 2027
RouteState Highway 413
CountyFalls County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.07883, -96.93348
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
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 adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic916 (2018)
Projected traffic420 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$500,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 413 over Big Briary Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 413 over Big Briary 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does FM 413 over Big Briary Creek carry?

About 916 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 413 over Big Briary Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FM 413 over Big Briary Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.