US Bridges

FM 1402 over White Oak Slough

Fair

Titus County, Texas · 1.30 MI S of FM 71 · Structure no. 192250138401003

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
243 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
492
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1402 over White Oak Slough is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1402 over White Oak Slough in Titus County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 492 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,070 by 2033. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1402
CrossesWhite Oak Slough
Location1.30 MI S of FM 71
RouteState Highway 1402
CountyTitus County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.32888, -94.95513
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadOther
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic492 (2020)
Projected traffic1,070 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 1402 over White Oak Slough built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1402 over White Oak Slough 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1402 over White Oak Slough carry?

About 492 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 1402 over White Oak Slough?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1402 over White Oak Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.