FM 1280 over Gail Creek
GoodHouston County, Texas · 2.6 MI E of SH 19 · Structure no. 111140093102020
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 121 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 851
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1280 over Gail Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1280 over Gail 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 851 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2033. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1280 over Gail Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1280 over Gail 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 1280 over Gail Creek carry?
About 851 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FM 1280 over Gail Creek?
The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1280 over Gail Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.