US Bridges

FM 1095 over N Fork Willow Dam Slough

Good

Matagorda County, Texas · 1.00 MI S of FM 521 · Structure no. 131580132101003

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
471
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1095 over N Fork Willow Dam Slough is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 1095 over N Fork Willow Dam Slough in Matagorda County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 471 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 885 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesFM 1095
CrossesN Fork Willow Dam Slough
Location1.00 MI S of FM 521
RouteState Highway 1095
StateTexas
Coordinates28.7697, -96.12622
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic471 (2023)
Projected traffic885 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1095 over N Fork Willow Dam Slough built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1095 over N Fork Willow Dam Slough in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1095 over N Fork Willow Dam Slough carry?

About 471 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 1095 over N Fork Willow Dam Slough?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1095 over N Fork Willow Dam Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.