US Bridges

FM 1373 over Alligator Slough

Good

Robertson County, Texas · 3.0 MI W of SH 6 · Structure no. 171980054006142

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
136
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1373 over Alligator Slough is a prestressed concrete slab carrying FM 1373 over Alligator Slough in Robertson County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 136 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2033. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 1373
CrossesAlligator Slough
Location3.0 MI W of SH 6
RouteState Highway 1373
StateTexas
Coordinates31.11563, -96.76755
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic136 (2023)
Projected traffic300 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1373 over Alligator Slough built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1373 over Alligator Slough 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1373 over Alligator Slough carry?

About 136 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 1373 over Alligator Slough?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1373 over Alligator Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.