US Bridges

FM 1264 over Yellow House Draw

Fair

Lubbock County, Texas · 0.5 MI N of US 84 · Structure no. 051520186701001

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,872
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1264 over Yellow House Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1264 over Yellow House Draw in Lubbock County, Texas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 69 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 7,872 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,510 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long.

Location

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CarriesFM 1264
CrossesYellow House Draw
Location0.5 MI N of US 84
RouteState Highway 1264
CountyLubbock County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.61154, -101.87051
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,872 (2020)
Projected traffic10,510 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 1264 over Yellow House Draw built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is FM 1264 over Yellow House Draw 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1264 over Yellow House Draw carry?

About 7,872 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 1264 over Yellow House Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 1264 over Yellow House Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.