US Bridges

FM 1000 over Swauano Creek

Good

Titus County, Texas · 2.00 MI N of SH 49 · Structure no. 192250122601138

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
810
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1000 over Swauano Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1000 over Swauano Creek in Titus County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 810 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,370 by 2033. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM 1000
CrossesSwauano Creek
Location2.00 MI N of SH 49
RouteState Highway 1000
StateTexas
Coordinates33.12708, -94.86414
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic810 (2023)
Projected traffic1,370 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1000 over Swauano Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1000 over Swauano 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1000 over Swauano Creek carry?

About 810 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 1000 over Swauano Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1000 over Swauano Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.