US Bridges

FM 1300 over Lookout Creek

Good

Wharton County, Texas · 2.55 MI W of FM 1160 · Structure no. 132410042010008

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
577
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1300 over Lookout Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1300 over Lookout Creek in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 577 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 870 by 2033. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesFM 1300
CrossesLookout Creek
Location2.55 MI W of FM 1160
RouteState Highway 1300
StateTexas
Coordinates29.22937, -96.43794
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic577 (2020)
Projected traffic870 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1300 over Lookout Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1300 over Lookout 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1300 over Lookout Creek carry?

About 577 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 1300 over Lookout Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1300 over Lookout Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.