US Bridges

FM 1457 over Jenny Creek

Good

Fayette County, Texas · 2.59 MI E of SH 237 · Structure no. 130760144101002

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
726
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1457 over Jenny Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1457 over Jenny Creek in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 74 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 726 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 610 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1457
CrossesJenny Creek
Location2.59 MI E of SH 237
RouteState Highway 1457
CountyFayette County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.07529, -96.65939
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic726 (2020)
Projected traffic610 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 1457 over Jenny Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is FM 1457 over Jenny 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1457 over Jenny Creek carry?

About 726 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 1457 over Jenny Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1457 over Jenny Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.