US Bridges

FM 1293 over Flat Cypress Creek

Good

Hardin County, Texas · 6.00 MI NW of FM 1003 · Structure no. 201010194701003

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
994
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1293 over Flat Cypress Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1293 over Flat Cypress Creek in Hardin 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 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 994 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2033. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesFM 1293
CrossesFlat Cypress Creek
Location6.00 MI NW of FM 1003
RouteState Highway 1293
StateTexas
Coordinates30.41065, -94.53261
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic994 (2022)
Projected traffic1,680 by 2033
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 1293 over Flat Cypress Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 1293 over Flat Cypress 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1293 over Flat Cypress Creek carry?

About 994 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is FM 1293 over Flat Cypress Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1293 over Flat Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.