FM 1300 over Sandy Creek
GoodWharton County, Texas · 6.35 MI W of FM 1160 · Structure no. 132410042010014
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 1,052 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 275
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1300 over Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1300 over Sandy Creek in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2033. The structure is 1,052 ft (320.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1300 over Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1300 over Sandy 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 Sandy Creek carry?
About 275 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FM 1300 over Sandy Creek?
The structure is 1,052 ft (320.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1300 over Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.