US Bridges

FM 1283 over Limekiln Creek

Fair

Medina County, Texas · 0.9 MI West FM 471 · Structure no. 151630173002005

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,713
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1283 over Limekiln Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1283 over Limekiln Creek in Medina County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 65 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 6,713 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,995 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1283
CrossesLimekiln Creek
Location0.9 MI West FM 471
RouteState Highway 1283
CountyMedina County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.51592, -98.83042
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionAugust 2024
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
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,713 (2023)
Projected traffic8,995 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1283 over Limekiln Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is FM 1283 over Limekiln 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1283 over Limekiln Creek carry?

About 6,713 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 1283 over Limekiln Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1283 over Limekiln Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.