US Bridges

FM 1510 over Big Pine Creek Branch

Good

Lamar County, Texas · 2.30 MI W of US 82 · Structure no. 011390004515189

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 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 box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 1510 over Big Pine Creek Branch in Lamar 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 768 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,582 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 1510
CrossesBig Pine Creek Branch
Location2.30 MI W of US 82
RouteState Highway 1510
StateTexas
Coordinates33.66105, -95.66079
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1510 over Big Pine Creek Branch 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 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 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1510 over Big Pine Creek Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.