US Bridges

FM 1383 over Branch Navidad River

Fair

Fayette County, Texas · 2.30 MI S of FM 1965 · Structure no. 130760234701001

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
311
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1383 over Branch Navidad River is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1383 over Branch Navidad River in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 67 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 311 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1383
CrossesBranch Navidad River
Location2.30 MI S of FM 1965
RouteState Highway 1383
CountyFayette County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.75632, -96.83822
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 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 geometry9: Superior 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 spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic311 (2020)
Projected traffic260 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 1383 over Branch Navidad River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is FM 1383 over Branch Navidad River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1383 over Branch Navidad River carry?

About 311 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 1383 over Branch Navidad River?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1383 over Branch Navidad River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.