US Bridges

FM 1340 over Benson Crossing

Fair

Kerr County, Texas · 9.0 MI W of SH 39 · Structure no. 151330082904009

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
794
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1340 over Benson Crossing is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1340 over Benson Crossing in Kerr County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 794 vehicles a day, roughly 48% of them trucks, projected to reach 870 by 2033. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1340
CrossesBenson Crossing
Location9.0 MI W of SH 39
RouteState Highway 1340
CountyKerr County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.05253, -99.45143
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic794 (2022)
Projected traffic870 by 2033
Trucks48%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 1340 over Benson Crossing built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1340 over Benson 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1340 over Benson Crossing carry?

About 794 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 48% are trucks.

How long is FM 1340 over Benson Crossing?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1340 over Benson Crossing?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.