US Bridges

FM 1388 over US 175

Good

Kaufman County, Texas · 0.30 MI W of SH 34 · Structure no. 181300019704246

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,359
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1388 over US 175 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 1388 over US 175 in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,359 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 1388
CrossesUS 175
Location0.30 MI W of SH 34
RouteState Highway 1388
StateTexas
Coordinates32.57615, -96.3143
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,359 (2019)
Projected traffic2,700 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1388 over US 175 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1388 over US 175 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1388 over US 175 carry?

About 1,359 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 1388 over US 175?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1388 over US 175?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.