US Bridges

FM 1280 over Little White Rock Creek

Good

Trinity County, Texas · 6.60 MI W of US 287 · Structure no. 112280093103027

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
382
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1280 over Little White Rock Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1280 over Little White Rock Creek in Trinity County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 382 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 620 by 2033. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 1280
CrossesLittle White Rock Creek
Location6.60 MI W of US 287
RouteState Highway 1280
StateTexas
Coordinates31.10349, -95.30209
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic382 (2020)
Projected traffic620 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1280 over Little White Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1280 over Little White Rock 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1280 over Little White Rock Creek carry?

About 382 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 1280 over Little White Rock Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1280 over Little White Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.