US Bridges

FM 1280 over Gail Creek Relief

Good

Houston County, Texas · 3.05 MI E of SH 19 · Structure no. 111140093102021

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
851
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1280 over Gail Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1280 over Gail Creek Relief 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 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

CarriesFM 1280
CrossesGail Creek Relief
Location3.05 MI E of SH 19
RouteState Highway 1280
StateTexas
Coordinates31.14044, -95.40126
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic851 (2020)
Projected traffic960 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1280 over Gail Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1280 over Gail Creek Relief 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 Relief carry?

About 851 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 1280 over Gail Creek Relief?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1280 over Gail Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.