US Bridges

FM 1012 over Lewis Gully

Good

Newton County, Texas · 5.20 MI S of SH 63 · Structure no. 201760127701003

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
248
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1012 over Lewis Gully is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1012 over Lewis Gully 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 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 248 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 372 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFM 1012
CrossesLewis Gully
Location5.20 MI S of SH 63
RouteState Highway 1012
StateTexas
Coordinates30.92111, -93.82151
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic248 (2022)
Projected traffic372 by 2042
Trucks12%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1012 over Lewis Gully built?

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

What condition is FM 1012 over Lewis Gully 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1012 over Lewis Gully carry?

About 248 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 1012 over Lewis Gully?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1012 over Lewis Gully?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.