US Bridges

FM 1130 over Cherokee Trail Outfall

Fair

Orange County, Texas · 0.40 MI N of FM 3247 · Structure no. 201810128401011

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,627
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1130 over Cherokee Trail Outfall is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1130 over Cherokee Trail Outfall in Orange County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 5,627 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,800 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFM 1130
CrossesCherokee Trail Outfall
Location0.40 MI N of FM 3247
RouteState Highway 1130
StateTexas
Coordinates30.15586, -93.76156
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,627 (2016)
Projected traffic6,800 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Cherokee Trail Outfall built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1130 over Cherokee Trail Outfall 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 Cherokee Trail Outfall carry?

About 5,627 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 1130 over Cherokee Trail Outfall?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns FM 1130 over Cherokee Trail Outfall?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.