US Bridges

FM 1341 over Quinlan Creek

Good

Kerr County, Texas · 0.6 MI E of SH 16 · Structure no. 151330113503006

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
105 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,074
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1341 over Quinlan Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 1341 over Quinlan Creek in Kerr County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5,074 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,740 by 2033. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 1341
CrossesQuinlan Creek
Location0.6 MI E of SH 16
RouteState Highway 1341
StateTexas
Coordinates30.05221, -99.12641
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,074 (2023)
Projected traffic5,740 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1341 over Quinlan Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1341 over Quinlan Creek 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 1341 over Quinlan Creek carry?

About 5,074 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 1341 over Quinlan Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1341 over Quinlan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.