US Bridges

FM 1314 over Bens Br Trib Outfall #1

Fair

Montgomery County, Texas · 2.00 MI NW of US 59 · Structure no. 121700198601009

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,864
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1314 over Bens Br Trib Outfall #1 is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1314 over Bens Br Trib Outfall #1 in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 23,864 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,546 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1314
CrossesBens Br Trib Outfall #1
Location2.00 MI NW of US 59
RouteState Highway 1314
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.11395, -95.26741
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.5 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,864 (2023)
Projected traffic30,546 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1314 over Bens Br Trib Outfall #1 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1314 over Bens Br Trib Outfall #1 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1314 over Bens Br Trib Outfall #1 carry?

About 23,864 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 1314 over Bens Br Trib Outfall #1?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1314 over Bens Br Trib Outfall #1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.