US Bridges

FM 1130 over Adams Bayou

Fair

Orange County, Texas · 1.40 MI NE of SH 62 · Structure no. 201810128401008

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,933
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1130 over Adams Bayou is a prestressed concrete other carrying FM 1130 over Adams Bayou in Orange County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1,933 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,860 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 1130
CrossesAdams Bayou
Location1.40 MI NE of SH 62
RouteState Highway 1130
StateTexas
Coordinates30.21207, -93.85042
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,933 (2024)
Projected traffic1,860 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 1130 over Adams Bayou built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1130 over Adams Bayou 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1130 over Adams Bayou carry?

About 1,933 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 1130 over Adams Bayou?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1130 over Adams Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.