US Bridges

FM 1510 over Big Pine Creek Branch

Fair

Lamar County, Texas · 3.0 MI W of US 82 · Structure no. 011390004515188

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
768
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1510 over Big Pine Creek Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1510 over Big Pine Creek Branch in Lamar County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 768 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,582 by 2039. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1510
CrossesBig Pine Creek Branch
Location3.0 MI W of US 82
RouteState Highway 1510
CountyLamar County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.66108, -95.67303
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic768 (2020)
Projected traffic1,582 by 2039
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1510 over Big Pine Creek Branch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1510 over Big Pine Creek Branch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1510 over Big Pine Creek Branch carry?

About 768 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 1510 over Big Pine Creek Branch?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1510 over Big Pine Creek Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.