US Bridges

FM 1452 over Little Ck (coon Branch)

Fair

Madison County, Texas · 0.6 MI NW of US 190 · Structure no. 171540172301001

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
684
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1452 over Little Ck (coon Branch) is a concrete slab carrying FM 1452 over Little Ck (coon Branch) in Madison County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 684 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,001 by 2039. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1452
CrossesLittle Ck (coon Branch)
Location0.6 MI NW of US 190
RouteState Highway 1452
CountyMadison County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.93874, -95.95434
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic684 (2020)
Projected traffic1,001 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$200,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1452 over Little Ck (coon Branch) built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1452 over Little Ck (coon Branch) 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 1452 over Little Ck (coon Branch) carry?

About 684 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 1452 over Little Ck (coon Branch)?

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

Who owns FM 1452 over Little Ck (coon Branch)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.