US Bridges

FM 1340 over Waldemar Crossing

Good

Kerr County, Texas · 16.650 MI S of SH 41 · Structure no. 151330082904011

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
794
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1340 over Waldemar Crossing is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1340 over Waldemar Crossing in Kerr County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 794 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 870 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1340
CrossesWaldemar Crossing
Location16.650 MI S of SH 41
RouteState Highway 1340
CountyKerr County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.06018, -99.3959
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic794 (2022)
Projected traffic870 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 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 Waldemar Crossing built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1340 over Waldemar 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1340 over Waldemar Crossing carry?

About 794 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 1340 over Waldemar Crossing?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1340 over Waldemar Crossing?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.