US Bridges

FM 1150 over Nash Creek

Fair

Guadalupe County, Texas · 0.3 MI SW of FM 1104 · Structure no. 150950126901003

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
149
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1150 over Nash Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1150 over Nash Creek in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 5 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 149 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2033. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1150
CrossesNash Creek
Location0.3 MI SW of FM 1104
RouteState Highway 1150
CountyGuadalupe County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.59904, -97.75092
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic149 (2020)
Projected traffic320 by 2033
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1150 over Nash Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1150 over Nash 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1150 over Nash Creek carry?

About 149 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is FM 1150 over Nash Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1150 over Nash Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.