US Bridges

FM 1402 over White Oak Relief

Fair

Titus County, Texas · 1.90 MI S of FM 71 · Structure no. 192250138401004

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
492
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1402 over White Oak Relief is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1402 over White Oak Relief 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 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesFM 1402
CrossesWhite Oak Relief
Location1.90 MI S of FM 71
RouteState Highway 1402
StateTexas
Coordinates33.32153, -94.95593
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 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
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 Relief built?

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

What condition is FM 1402 over White Oak Relief 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 Relief carry?

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

How long is FM 1402 over White Oak Relief?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1402 over White Oak Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.