US Bridges

FM 1235 over Mulberry Creek

Fair

Taylor County, Texas · 4.00 MI S of Bus 20 · Structure no. 082210066303011

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
99 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
194
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1235 over Mulberry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1235 over Mulberry Creek in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 70 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 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 194 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2033. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1235
CrossesMulberry Creek
Location4.00 MI S of Bus 20
RouteState Highway 1235
CountyTaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.42449, -99.99023
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic194 (2020)
Projected traffic230 by 2033
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1235 over Mulberry Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is FM 1235 over Mulberry 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1235 over Mulberry Creek carry?

About 194 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is FM 1235 over Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1235 over Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.