US Bridges

FM 1388 over Kings Creek Relief #1

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 1.10 MI SW of FM 2860 · Structure no. 181300121703007

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,831
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1388 over Kings Creek Relief #1 is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1388 over Kings Creek Relief #1 in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 64 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 4,831 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,060 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1388
CrossesKings Creek Relief #1
Location1.10 MI SW of FM 2860
RouteState Highway 1388
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.51446, -96.32767
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,831 (2023)
Projected traffic4,060 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 1388 over Kings Creek Relief #1 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is FM 1388 over Kings Creek Relief #1 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1388 over Kings Creek Relief #1 carry?

About 4,831 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 1388 over Kings Creek Relief #1?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 1388 over Kings Creek Relief #1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.