US Bridges

FM 130 over Black Cypress Creek

Good

Morris County, Texas · 3.30 MI NE of FM 1400 · Structure no. 191720306901001

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
649
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 130 over Black Cypress Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 130 over Black Cypress Creek in Morris County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 649 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 909 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesFM 130
CrossesBlack Cypress Creek
Location3.30 MI NE of FM 1400
RouteState Highway 130
StateTexas
Coordinates33.06073, -94.65717
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic649 (2022)
Projected traffic909 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 130 over Black Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 130 over Black Cypress Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FM 130 over Black Cypress Creek carry?

About 649 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 130 over Black Cypress Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 130 over Black Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.