US Bridges

FM 1255 over IH 20

Fair

Van Zandt County, Texas · 3.06 MI E of SH 19 · Structure no. 102340049503076

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
302 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,490
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1255 over IH 20 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1255 over IH 20 in Van Zandt County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 1,490 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,090 by 2033. The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1255
CrossesIH 20
Location3.06 MI E of SH 19
RouteState Highway 1255
CountyVan Zandt County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.55936, -95.80784
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length302 ft (92.1 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,490 (2013)
Projected traffic2,090 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$18,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1255 over IH 20 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1255 over IH 20 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1255 over IH 20 carry?

About 1,490 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 1255 over IH 20?

The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1255 over IH 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.