US Bridges

FM 1013 over Turkey Creek

Fair

Tyler County, Texas · 2.30 MI E of US 69 · Structure no. 202290123701012

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,565
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1013 over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying FM 1013 over Turkey Creek in Tyler County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,565 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,191 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1013
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location2.30 MI E of US 69
RouteState Highway 1013
CountyTyler County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.67575, -94.35005
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,565 (2022)
Projected traffic2,191 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$249,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1013 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1013 over Turkey 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1013 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 1,565 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 1013 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1013 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.