US Bridges

FM 1157 over Little Carancahua Creek

Good

Jackson County, Texas · 3.60 MI NW of SH 111 · Structure no. 131210130701010

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
151
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1157 over Little Carancahua Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1157 over Little Carancahua Creek in Jackson County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 151 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 211 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesFM 1157
CrossesLittle Carancahua Creek
Location3.60 MI NW of SH 111
RouteState Highway 1157
StateTexas
Coordinates28.99988, -96.40149
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic151 (2022)
Projected traffic211 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 1157 over Little Carancahua Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1157 over Little Carancahua Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1157 over Little Carancahua Creek carry?

About 151 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 1157 over Little Carancahua Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1157 over Little Carancahua Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.