US Bridges

FM 1304 over Dead Horse Creek

Fair

Hill County, Texas · 1.1 MI NE of FM 933 · Structure no. 091100205901005

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
670
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1304 over Dead Horse Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1304 over Dead Horse Creek in Hill County, Texas. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 61 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 670 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 968 by 2039. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1304
CrossesDead Horse Creek
Location1.1 MI NE of FM 933
RouteState Highway 1304
CountyHill County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.84282, -97.2049
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic670 (2020)
Projected traffic968 by 2039
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1304 over Dead Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is FM 1304 over Dead Horse 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FM 1304 over Dead Horse Creek carry?

About 670 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is FM 1304 over Dead Horse Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1304 over Dead Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.