US Bridges

FM 1391 over US 175

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 0.35 MI NW of SH 274 · Structure no. 181300019705224

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
650 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,041
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1391 over US 175 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1391 over US 175 in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 1,041 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 584 by 2042. The structure is 650 ft (198.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1391
CrossesUS 175
Location0.35 MI NW of SH 274
RouteU.S. Route 175
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.43938, -96.21856
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length650 ft (198.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,041 (2023)
Projected traffic584 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 1391 over US 175 built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1391 over US 175 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1391 over US 175 carry?

About 1,041 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 1391 over US 175?

The structure is 650 ft (198.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1391 over US 175?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.