US Bridges

FM 1081 over Salt Fork Brazos River

Fair

Kent County, Texas · 1.7 MI S of FM 2320 · Structure no. 081320232902003

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
600 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1081 over Salt Fork Brazos River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1081 over Salt Fork Brazos River in Kent County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2033. The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesFM 1081
CrossesSalt Fork Brazos River
Location1.7 MI S of FM 2320
RouteState Highway 1081
StateTexas
Coordinates33.24257, -100.9282
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadH 15
Structure length600 ft (182.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic130 by 2033
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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$39,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1081 over Salt Fork Brazos River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1081 over Salt Fork Brazos River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1081 over Salt Fork Brazos River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is FM 1081 over Salt Fork Brazos River?

The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1081 over Salt Fork Brazos River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.