US Bridges

FM 1127 over Mussel Shoal Creek

Good

San Jacinto County, Texas · 1.60 MI E of US 59 · Structure no. 112040168101002

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,476
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1127 over Mussel Shoal Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1127 over Mussel Shoal Creek in San Jacinto County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1,476 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,520 by 2033. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesFM 1127
CrossesMussel Shoal Creek
Location1.60 MI E of US 59
RouteState Highway 1127
StateTexas
Coordinates30.53505, -94.94667
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,476 (2024)
Projected traffic1,520 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 1127 over Mussel Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1127 over Mussel Shoal Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1127 over Mussel Shoal Creek carry?

About 1,476 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 1127 over Mussel Shoal Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1127 over Mussel Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.