FM 1355 over San Fernando Creek
FairNueces County, Texas · 0.50 MI S of FM 70 · Structure no. 161780294201001
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 91 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,725
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1355 over San Fernando Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1355 over San Fernando Creek in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 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 1,725 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,415 by 2042. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1355 over San Fernando Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1355 over San Fernando 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does FM 1355 over San Fernando Creek carry?
About 1,725 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is FM 1355 over San Fernando Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1355 over San Fernando Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.