US Bridges

FM 1280 over Hale Gully

Fair

Houston County, Texas · 0.75 MI SE of SH 21 · Structure no. 111140167602007

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

About this bridge

FM 1280 over Hale Gully is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1280 over Hale Gully 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 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 506 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,460 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 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
CrossesHale Gully
Location0.75 MI SE of SH 21
RouteState Highway 1280
CountyHouston County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.17975, -95.62853
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 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 Hale Gully built?

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

What condition is FM 1280 over Hale Gully 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 Hale Gully carry?

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

How long is FM 1280 over Hale Gully?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1280 over Hale Gully?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.