US Bridges

FM 1340 over Friedrich Crossing

Good

Kerr County, Texas · 15.765 MI S of SH 41 · Structure no. 151330082904012

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

About this bridge

FM 1340 over Friedrich Crossing is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1340 over Friedrich 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 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1340
CrossesFriedrich Crossing
Location15.765 MI S of SH 41
RouteState Highway 1340
CountyKerr County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.06036, -99.41341
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 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 Friedrich Crossing built?

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

What condition is FM 1340 over Friedrich 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 Friedrich Crossing carry?

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

How long is FM 1340 over Friedrich Crossing?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1340 over Friedrich Crossing?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.