US Bridges

FM 1304 over Trib Aquilla Creek

Good

Hill County, Texas · 1.3 MI NE of FM 933 · Structure no. 091100205901006

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
785
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1304 over Trib Aquilla Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1304 over Trib Aquilla 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 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 785 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 832 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFM 1304
CrossesTrib Aquilla Creek
Location1.3 MI NE of FM 933
RouteState Highway 1304
StateTexas
Coordinates31.83757, -97.21517
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic785 (2020)
Projected traffic832 by 2039
Trucks20%
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 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 Trib Aquilla 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 Trib Aquilla 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FM 1304 over Trib Aquilla Creek carry?

About 785 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is FM 1304 over Trib Aquilla Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 1304 over Trib Aquilla Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.