FM 1291 over Clear Creek
GoodFayette County, Texas · 4.75 MI NW of SH 159 · Structure no. 130760110501003
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 575
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1291 over Clear Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1291 over Clear Creek in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 575 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 851 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1291 over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1291 over Clear 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does FM 1291 over Clear Creek carry?
About 575 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.
How long is FM 1291 over Clear Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1291 over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.