US Bridges

FM 1004 over Big Cypress Creek

Fair

Jasper County, Texas · 3.50 MI W of SH 96 · Structure no. 201220094703012

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
598
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1004 over Big Cypress Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1004 over Big Cypress Creek in Jasper County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 598 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 837 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1004
CrossesBig Cypress Creek
Location3.50 MI W of SH 96
RouteState Highway 1004
CountyJasper County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.58795, -93.97537
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic598 (2022)
Projected traffic837 by 2042
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1004 over Big Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1004 over Big Cypress 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1004 over Big Cypress Creek carry?

About 598 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is FM 1004 over Big Cypress Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1004 over Big Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.