US Bridges

FM 1502 over Cuthand Creek Branch

Fair

Lamar County, Texas · 3.8 MI NE of US 82 · Structure no. 011390145601002

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
364
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 364 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 670 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1502
CrossesCuthand Creek Branch
Location3.8 MI NE of US 82
RouteState Highway 1502
CountyLamar County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.68706, -95.31979
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic364 (2019)
Projected traffic670 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 364 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 1502 over Cuthand Creek Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1502 over Cuthand Creek Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.