US Bridges

FM 1013 over Beech Creek

Fair

Tyler County, Texas · 0.80 MI W of FM 92 · Structure no. 202290123701011

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,770
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1013 over Beech Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1013 over Beech Creek in Tyler County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 1,770 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,881 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1013
CrossesBeech Creek
Location0.80 MI W of FM 92
RouteState Highway 1013
CountyTyler County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.69448, -94.19025
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,770 (2024)
Projected traffic2,881 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 1013 over Beech Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1013 over Beech 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 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1013 over Beech Creek carry?

About 1,770 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 1013 over Beech Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1013 over Beech Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.