US Bridges

FM 1295 over Trib of Mulberry Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Texas · 0.84 MI S of US 90 · Structure no. 130760026704023

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
909
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1295 over Trib of Mulberry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1295 over Trib of Mulberry Creek in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 909 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 870 by 2033. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1295
CrossesTrib of Mulberry Creek
Location0.84 MI S of US 90
RouteState Highway 1295
CountyFayette County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.66807, -97.06715
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic909 (2020)
Projected traffic870 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1295 over Trib of Mulberry Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1295 over Trib of Mulberry 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1295 over Trib of Mulberry Creek carry?

About 909 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 1295 over Trib of Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1295 over Trib of Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.