US Bridges

FM 1340 over Hope Crossing

Fair

Kerr County, Texas · 17.5 MI S of SH 41 · Structure no. 151330082904001

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
77 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
882
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1340 over Hope Crossing is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1340 over Hope Crossing in Kerr County, Texas. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 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 882 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 870 by 2033. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1340
CrossesHope Crossing
Location17.5 MI S of SH 41
RouteState Highway 1340
CountyKerr County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.06701, -99.38392
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic882 (2020)
Projected traffic870 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1340 over Hope Crossing built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is FM 1340 over Hope Crossing 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1340 over Hope Crossing carry?

About 882 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 1340 over Hope Crossing?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1340 over Hope Crossing?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.