US Bridges

FM1532 over Jernigan Creek

Fair

Hunt County, Texas · 4.7 MI E JCT SH50&FM1532 · Structure no. 011170146301008

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
51
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM1532 over Jernigan Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM1532 over Jernigan Creek in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 51 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 281 by 2039. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM1532
CrossesJernigan Creek
Location4.7 MI E JCT SH50&FM1532
RouteState Highway 1532
CountyHunt County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.38415, -95.86539
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2024)
Projected traffic281 by 2039
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$598,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM1532 over Jernigan Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM1532 over Jernigan 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FM1532 over Jernigan Creek carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FM1532 over Jernigan Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns FM1532 over Jernigan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.