US Bridges

FM 1012 over Hunters Creek

Fair

Newton County, Texas · 2.30 MI S of SH 63 · Structure no. 201760127701001

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1012 over Hunters Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1012 over Hunters Creek in Newton County, Texas. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 74 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 5 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1012
CrossesHunters Creek
Location2.30 MI S of SH 63
RouteState Highway 1012
CountyNewton County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.94865, -93.83385
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2022)
Projected traffic525 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$19,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1012 over Hunters Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is FM 1012 over Hunters 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1012 over Hunters Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 1012 over Hunters Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1012 over Hunters Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.