US Bridges

FM 1388 over Kings Creek

Good

Kaufman County, Texas · 1.25 MI SW of FM 2860 · Structure no. 181300121703358

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1388 over Kings Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1388 over Kings Creek in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,060 by 2033. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFM 1388
CrossesKings Creek
Location1.25 MI SW of FM 2860
RouteState Highway 1388
StateTexas
Coordinates32.5132, -96.32909
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2013)
Projected traffic4,060 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1388 over Kings Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1388 over Kings 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1388 over Kings Creek carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 1388 over Kings Creek?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1388 over Kings Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.