US Bridges

FM 1340 over Boneyard Crossing

Good

Kerr County, Texas · 6.8 MI S of SH 41 · Structure no. 151330082904004

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
177
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1340 over Boneyard Crossing is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1340 over Boneyard Crossing in Kerr County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 177 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2033. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 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
CrossesBoneyard Crossing
Location6.8 MI S of SH 41
RouteState Highway 1340
CountyKerr County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.05349, -99.53402
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length195 ft (59.4 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 traffic177 (2020)
Projected traffic150 by 2033
Trucks9%
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 Boneyard Crossing built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1340 over Boneyard Crossing 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1340 over Boneyard Crossing carry?

About 177 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 1340 over Boneyard Crossing?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1340 over Boneyard Crossing?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.