FM 1280 over White Rock Creek
FairHouston County, Texas · 5.0 MI E of SH 19 · Structure no. 111140093102032
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 800 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 529
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1280 over White Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1280 over White Rock Creek in Houston County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 529 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2033. The structure is 800 ft (243.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1280 over White Rock Creek built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1280 over White Rock 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does FM 1280 over White Rock Creek carry?
About 529 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FM 1280 over White Rock Creek?
The structure is 800 ft (243.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1280 over White Rock Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.