US Bridges

FM 1314 over Bens Br Trib Outfall #2

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.55 MI W of US 59 · Structure no. 121700198601008

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
32,776
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1314 over Bens Br Trib Outfall #2 is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1314 over Bens Br Trib Outfall #2 in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 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 32,776 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,670 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 1314
CrossesBens Br Trib Outfall #2
Location0.55 MI W of US 59
RouteState Highway 1314
StateTexas
Coordinates30.10464, -95.24698
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,776 (2020)
Projected traffic49,670 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1314 over Bens Br Trib Outfall #2 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is FM 1314 over Bens Br Trib Outfall #2 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 1314 over Bens Br Trib Outfall #2 carry?

About 32,776 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 1314 over Bens Br Trib Outfall #2?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1314 over Bens Br Trib Outfall #2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.