US Bridges

FM 1340 over Mo Ranch Crossing

Fair

Kerr County, Texas · 10.9 MI S of SH 41 · Structure no. 151330082904002

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
882
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1340 over Mo Ranch Crossing is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1340 over Mo Ranch Crossing in Kerr 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 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 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1340
CrossesMo Ranch Crossing
Location10.9 MI S of SH 41
RouteState Highway 1340
CountyKerr County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.05852, -99.47016
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 Mo Ranch Crossing built?

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

What condition is FM 1340 over Mo Ranch 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 Mo Ranch Crossing carry?

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

How long is FM 1340 over Mo Ranch Crossing?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1340 over Mo Ranch Crossing?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.