FM 1296 over Copperas Creek
GoodGonzales County, Texas · 5.15 MI N of SH 97 · Structure no. 130900144202005
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 128 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 234
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1296 over Copperas Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 1296 over Copperas Creek in Gonzales County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 234 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2040. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1296 over Copperas Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1296 over Copperas 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does FM 1296 over Copperas Creek carry?
About 234 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is FM 1296 over Copperas Creek?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1296 over Copperas Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.