US Bridges

FM 1293 over Cypress Creek

Fair

Hardin County, Texas · 0.53 MI E of FM 1003 · Structure no. 201010194702004

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
342 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
1,423
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1293 over Cypress Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1293 over Cypress Creek in Hardin County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,423 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2033. The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFM 1293
CrossesCypress Creek
Location0.53 MI E of FM 1003
RouteState Highway 1293
StateTexas
Coordinates30.39224, -94.42324
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 20
Structure length342 ft (104.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,423 (2024)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2033
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1293 over Cypress 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1293 over Cypress Creek carry?

About 1,423 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is FM 1293 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1293 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.