US Bridges

FM 1277 over Johnson Creek Relief

Good

San Augustine County, Texas · 0.60 MI S of SH 103 · Structure no. 112030059703013

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1277 over Johnson Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1277 over Johnson Creek Relief in San Augustine County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,371 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesFM 1277
CrossesJohnson Creek Relief
Location0.60 MI S of SH 103
RouteState Highway 1277
StateTexas
Coordinates31.38339, -94.29161
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2024)
Projected traffic1,371 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Johnson Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1277 over Johnson Creek Relief 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1277 over Johnson Creek Relief carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 1277 over Johnson Creek Relief?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1277 over Johnson Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.