US Bridges

FM 1004 over Slaydons Creek

Fair

Jasper County, Texas · 2.10 MI NE of US 96 · Structure no. 201220127401001

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
834
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1004 over Slaydons Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1004 over Slaydons Creek in Jasper County, Texas. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 834 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,168 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 1004
CrossesSlaydons Creek
Location2.10 MI NE of US 96
RouteState Highway 1004
StateTexas
Coordinates30.60943, -93.88536
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic834 (2022)
Projected traffic1,168 by 2042
Trucks32%
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 Slaydons Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is FM 1004 over Slaydons 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 Slaydons Creek carry?

About 834 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is FM 1004 over Slaydons Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1004 over Slaydons Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.