US Bridges

FM 1340 over Lone Star Crossing

Good

Kerr County, Texas · 3.1 MI NW of SH 39 · Structure no. 151330082904147

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
882
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1340 over Lone Star Crossing is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1340 over Lone Star Crossing in Kerr County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 882 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 870 by 2033. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1340
CrossesLone Star Crossing
Location3.1 MI NW of SH 39
RouteState Highway 1340
CountyKerr County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.06463, -99.37309
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 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 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 Lone Star Crossing built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1340 over Lone Star 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 Lone Star Crossing carry?

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

How long is FM 1340 over Lone Star Crossing?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1340 over Lone Star Crossing?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.