US Bridges

FM 1277 over Perkins Creek

Fair

San Augustine County, Texas · 1.90 MI SW of US 96 · Structure no. 112030059702010

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,241
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1277 over Perkins Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1277 over Perkins Creek in San Augustine County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,241 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,737 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1277
CrossesPerkins Creek
Location1.90 MI SW of US 96
RouteState Highway 1277
CountySan Augustine County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.51854, -94.15294
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,241 (2020)
Projected traffic1,737 by 2040
Trucks4%
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 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 1277 over Perkins Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1277 over Perkins 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 Perkins Creek carry?

About 1,241 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 1277 over Perkins Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 1277 over Perkins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.