US Bridges

FM 1373 over Syzdek Branch

Fair

Robertson County, Texas · 0.9 MI NE of SH 6 · Structure no. 171980054006025

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
324
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1373 over Syzdek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1373 over Syzdek Branch in Robertson County, Texas. It was built in 1951, 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 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 454 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1373
CrossesSyzdek Branch
Location0.9 MI NE of SH 6
RouteState Highway 1373
CountyRobertson County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.1456, -96.7102
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2023)
Projected traffic454 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1373 over Syzdek Branch built?

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

What condition is FM 1373 over Syzdek Branch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1373 over Syzdek Branch carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 1373 over Syzdek Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1373 over Syzdek Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.