US Bridges

FM 1277 over Spear Creek

Fair

San Augustine County, Texas · 1.30 MI N of SH 103 · Structure no. 112030059702007

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
724
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1277 over Spear Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 1277 over Spear Creek in San Augustine County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 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 724 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 724 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1277
CrossesSpear Creek
Location1.30 MI N of SH 103
RouteState Highway 1277
CountySan Augustine County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.40767, -94.28697
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic724 (2020)
Projected traffic724 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 1277 over Spear Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1277 over Spear 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 1277 over Spear Creek carry?

About 724 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 1277 over Spear Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1277 over Spear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.