FM 1272 over Big Elkhart Creek
GoodHouston County, Texas · 4.00 MI W of FM 227 · Structure no. 111140063504013
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 342
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1272 over Big Elkhart Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1272 over Big Elkhart Creek in Houston County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 342 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2033. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1272 over Big Elkhart Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1272 over Big Elkhart 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does FM 1272 over Big Elkhart Creek carry?
About 342 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is FM 1272 over Big Elkhart Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1272 over Big Elkhart Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.