US Bridges

FM 1261 over Hackberry Creek

Fair

Hansford County, Texas · 5.4 MI N of FM 2535 · Structure no. 040990079006014

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
75 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
111
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1261 over Hackberry Creek is a steel culvert carrying FM 1261 over Hackberry Creek in Hansford County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 111 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2033. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1261
CrossesHackberry Creek
Location5.4 MI N of FM 2535
RouteState Highway 1261
CountyHansford County
StateTexas
Coordinates36.4365, -101.27527
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111 (2019)
Projected traffic400 by 2033
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1261 over Hackberry Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1261 over Hackberry 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1261 over Hackberry Creek carry?

About 111 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is FM 1261 over Hackberry Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1261 over Hackberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.