US Bridges

FM 1263 over Salt Fork Brazos River

Fair

Stonewall County, Texas · 7.70 MI SE of US 83 · Structure no. 082170198301002

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
400 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
104
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1263 over Salt Fork Brazos River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1263 over Salt Fork Brazos River in Stonewall County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 104 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2033. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1263
CrossesSalt Fork Brazos River
Location7.70 MI SE of US 83
RouteState Highway 1263
CountyStonewall County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.26519, -100.20987
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (2020)
Projected traffic70 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 1263 over Salt Fork Brazos River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1263 over Salt Fork Brazos River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1263 over Salt Fork Brazos River carry?

About 104 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FM 1263 over Salt Fork Brazos River?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1263 over Salt Fork Brazos River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.