US Bridges

FM 1392 over Terry Creek

Good

Kaufman County, Texas · 1.30 MI N of US 80 · Structure no. 181300101606005

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,533
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1392 over Terry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1392 over Terry Creek in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 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 1,533 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,146 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1392
CrossesTerry Creek
Location1.30 MI N of US 80
RouteState Highway 1392
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75544, -96.34383
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy7: Better than 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 spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,533 (2022)
Projected traffic2,146 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1392 over Terry Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is FM 1392 over Terry Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1392 over Terry Creek carry?

About 1,533 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 1392 over Terry Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1392 over Terry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.