US Bridges

FM 1041 over Spring Creek

Fair

Hall County, Texas · 2.50 MI E of FM 2472 · Structure no. 250970084406005

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1041 over Spring Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1041 over Spring Creek in Hall County, Texas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1962, 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2033. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1041
CrossesSpring Creek
Location2.50 MI E of FM 2472
RouteState Highway 1041
CountyHall County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.6217, -100.62001
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic90 by 2033
Trucks28%
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 1041 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is FM 1041 over Spring 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1041 over Spring Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is FM 1041 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1041 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.