US Bridges

FM 1359 over Ramirena Creek

Fair

Live Oak County, Texas · 1.7 MI NW of FM 624 · Structure no. 161490098903007

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
126
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1359 over Ramirena Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 1359 over Ramirena Creek in Live Oak County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 126 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1359
CrossesRamirena Creek
Location1.7 MI NW of FM 624
RouteState Highway 1359
CountyLive Oak County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.12198, -98.26451
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2020)
Projected traffic120 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1359 over Ramirena Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1359 over Ramirena 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1359 over Ramirena Creek carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FM 1359 over Ramirena Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1359 over Ramirena Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.