US Bridges

FM 1428 over Larrison Creek

Fair

Madison County, Texas · 0.75 MI SW of FM 247 · Structure no. 171540172201001

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
152 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
292
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1428 over Larrison Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1428 over Larrison Creek in Madison County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 292 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 594 by 2039. The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1428
CrossesLarrison Creek
Location0.75 MI SW of FM 247
RouteState Highway 1428
CountyMadison County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.94968, -95.71642
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 inspectionJune 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length152 ft (46.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic292 (2023)
Projected traffic594 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$434,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1428 over Larrison Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1428 over Larrison 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1428 over Larrison Creek carry?

About 292 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 1428 over Larrison Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1428 over Larrison Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.