US Bridges

FM 1291 over Alexander Branch

Fair

Fayette County, Texas · 2.45 MI S of US 290 · Structure no. 130760126501004

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
754
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1291 over Alexander Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1291 over Alexander Branch in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 69 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 754 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1291
CrossesAlexander Branch
Location2.45 MI S of US 290
RouteState Highway 1291
CountyFayette County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.11568, -96.79249
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic754 (2020)
Projected traffic800 by 2040
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 1291 over Alexander Branch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is FM 1291 over Alexander Branch 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 1291 over Alexander Branch carry?

About 754 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is FM 1291 over Alexander Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1291 over Alexander Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.