FM 1298 over Colorado River
GoodScurry County, Texas · 1.5 MI S of FM 2085 · Structure no. 082080203401006
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1298 over Colorado River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1298 over Colorado River in Scurry County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1298 over Colorado River built?
It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1298 over Colorado River 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does FM 1298 over Colorado River carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is FM 1298 over Colorado River?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1298 over Colorado River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.