US Bridges

FM 1300 over Gobbler Creek

Good

Wharton County, Texas · 0.30 MI E of FM 1160 · Structure no. 132410042011012

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
706
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1300 over Gobbler Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1300 over Gobbler Creek in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 706 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 870 by 2033. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 1300
CrossesGobbler Creek
Location0.30 MI E of FM 1160
RouteState Highway 1300
StateTexas
Coordinates29.23411, -96.39084
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 geometry7: Better than 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 spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic706 (2024)
Projected traffic870 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Gobbler Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1300 over Gobbler 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 Gobbler Creek carry?

About 706 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 1300 over Gobbler Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1300 over Gobbler Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.