US Bridges

FM 1013 over Neches River

Fair

Jasper County, Texas · 0.00 MI E of Tyler C/L · Structure no. 201220123702008

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
392 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,189
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1013 over Neches River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1013 over Neches River in Jasper County, Texas. It was built in 1959, 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 5 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 1,189 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,474 by 2042. The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1013
CrossesNeches River
Location0.00 MI E of Tyler C/L
RouteState Highway 1013
CountyJasper County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.68071, -94.09132
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length392 ft (119.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,189 (2022)
Projected traffic1,474 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 1013 over Neches River built?

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

What condition is FM 1013 over Neches River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1013 over Neches River carry?

About 1,189 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 1013 over Neches River?

The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1013 over Neches River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.