US Bridges

FM 1304 over Branch of Alligator Crk

Fair

Hill County, Texas · 2.4 MI SW of IH 35 · Structure no. 091100205901003

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,033
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1304 over Branch of Alligator Crk is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1304 over Branch of Alligator Crk in Hill County, Texas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 69 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 1,033 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,268 by 2039. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1304
CrossesBranch of Alligator Crk
Location2.4 MI SW of IH 35
RouteState Highway 1304
CountyHill County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.88297, -97.12516
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 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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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 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 loadOther
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,033 (2020)
Projected traffic1,268 by 2039
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1304 over Branch of Alligator Crk built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is FM 1304 over Branch of Alligator Crk 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FM 1304 over Branch of Alligator Crk carry?

About 1,033 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FM 1304 over Branch of Alligator Crk?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1304 over Branch of Alligator Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.