US Bridges

FM 1358 over Waller Gully

Fair

Live Oak County, Texas · 10.14 MI SE of SH 72 · Structure no. 161490120601005

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
296
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1358 over Waller Gully is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1358 over Waller Gully in Live Oak County, Texas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 296 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1358
CrossesWaller Gully
Location10.14 MI SE of SH 72
RouteState Highway 1358
CountyLive Oak County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.46951, -98.01523
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic296 (2020)
Projected traffic430 by 2033
Trucks10%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$52,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1358 over Waller Gully built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1358 over Waller Gully 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1358 over Waller Gully carry?

About 296 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 1358 over Waller Gully?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1358 over Waller Gully?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.