US Bridges

FM 1295 over Lavaca River

Good

Lavaca County, Texas · 2.68 MI S of FM 532 · Structure no. 131430026707026

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
252 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
318
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1295 over Lavaca River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1295 over Lavaca River in Lavaca 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 318 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2038. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesFM 1295
CrossesLavaca River
Location2.68 MI S of FM 532
RouteState Highway 1295
StateTexas
Coordinates29.53766, -97.03599
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic318 (2020)
Projected traffic310 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 1295 over Lavaca River built?

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

What condition is FM 1295 over Lavaca River 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1295 over Lavaca River carry?

About 318 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 1295 over Lavaca River?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1295 over Lavaca River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.