US Bridges

FM 1457 over Jacks Creek

Good

Fayette County, Texas · 0.10 MI E of FM 2714 · Structure no. 130760144101003

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
502
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1457 over Jacks Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1457 over Jacks Creek in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 71 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 502 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 1457
CrossesJacks Creek
Location0.10 MI E of FM 2714
RouteState Highway 1457
StateTexas
Coordinates30.07302, -96.65565
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic502 (2020)
Projected traffic560 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 Jacks Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is FM 1457 over Jacks 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 Jacks Creek carry?

About 502 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 1457 over Jacks Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1457 over Jacks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.