US Bridges

FM 1002 over Little Cypress Creek

Fair

Upshur County, Texas · 1.70 MI N of SH 154 · Structure no. 192300064703009

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
680
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1002 over Little Cypress Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1002 over Little Cypress Creek in Upshur County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 680 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 740 by 2033. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1002
CrossesLittle Cypress Creek
Location1.70 MI N of SH 154
RouteState Highway 1002
CountyUpshur County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.78061, -95.13354
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2020)
Projected traffic740 by 2033
Trucks14%
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 1002 over Little Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1002 over Little Cypress 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 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1002 over Little Cypress Creek carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 1002 over Little Cypress Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1002 over Little Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.