US Bridges

FM 1502 over Cuthand Creek Branch

Fair

Lamar County, Texas · 2.1 MI NE of US 82 · Structure no. 011390145601001

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
906
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1502 over Cuthand Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1502 over Cuthand Creek Branch in Lamar County, Texas. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older 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 906 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,087 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1502
CrossesCuthand Creek Branch
Location2.1 MI NE of US 82
RouteState Highway 1502
CountyLamar County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.68081, -95.34047
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic906 (2019)
Projected traffic1,087 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 1502 over Cuthand Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1502 over Cuthand 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 1502 over Cuthand Creek Branch carry?

About 906 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 1502 over Cuthand Creek Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1502 over Cuthand Creek Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.