US Bridges

FM 1383 over Mill Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Texas · 0.50 MI N of US 90 · Structure no. 130760234701003

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
539
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1383 over Mill Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 1383 over Mill Creek in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 1958, 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 539 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2033. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 1383
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.50 MI N of US 90
RouteState Highway 1383
StateTexas
Coordinates29.70522, -96.83265
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic539 (2024)
Projected traffic540 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 1383 over Mill Creek 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 Mill Creek carry?

About 539 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 1383 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1383 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.