US Bridges

FM 1300 over Lost Fk Goldenrod Creek

Good

Wharton County, Texas · 1.90 MI E of Jackson C/L · Structure no. 132410042010011

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
413
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1300 over Lost Fk Goldenrod Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1300 over Lost Fk Goldenrod 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 413 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesFM 1300
CrossesLost Fk Goldenrod Creek
Location1.90 MI E of Jackson C/L
RouteState Highway 1300
StateTexas
Coordinates29.22746, -96.58299
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic413 (2020)
Projected traffic490 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 Lost Fk Goldenrod Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 1300 over Lost Fk Goldenrod 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 Lost Fk Goldenrod Creek carry?

About 413 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 1300 over Lost Fk Goldenrod Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1300 over Lost Fk Goldenrod Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.