US Bridges

FM 1512 over Lambs Creek

Fair

Limestone County, Texas · 3.85 MI S of FM 39 · Structure no. 091470145802001

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
323
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1512 over Lambs Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1512 over Lambs Creek in Limestone County, Texas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 5 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 323 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2038. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1512
CrossesLambs Creek
Location3.85 MI S of FM 39
RouteState Highway 1512
CountyLimestone County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.39446, -96.28008
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic323 (2020)
Projected traffic720 by 2038
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1512 over Lambs Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1512 over Lambs Creek 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 2022.

How much traffic does FM 1512 over Lambs Creek carry?

About 323 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FM 1512 over Lambs Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1512 over Lambs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.