US Bridges

FM 1280 over Caney Bayou Relief

Good

Houston County, Texas · 0.80 MI SE of SH 21 · Structure no. 111140167602006

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
506
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1280 over Caney Bayou Relief is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1280 over Caney Bayou Relief in Houston County, Texas. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 66 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 506 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,460 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1280
CrossesCaney Bayou Relief
Location0.80 MI SE of SH 21
RouteState Highway 1280
CountyHouston County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.17898, -95.62756
Functional classRural Minor 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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic506 (2024)
Projected traffic1,460 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1280 over Caney Bayou Relief built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is FM 1280 over Caney Bayou 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 Caney Bayou Relief carry?

About 506 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 1280 over Caney Bayou Relief?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1280 over Caney Bayou Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.