FM 960 over Colorado River
FairWharton County, Texas · 0.90 MI S of FM 102 · Structure no. 132410126001011
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 442 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,290
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 960 over Colorado River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 960 over Colorado River in Wharton 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 1,290 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,780 by 2041. The structure is 442 ft (134.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 960 over Colorado River built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 960 over Colorado River 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does FM 960 over Colorado River carry?
About 1,290 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is FM 960 over Colorado River?
The structure is 442 ft (134.7 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (57.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns FM 960 over Colorado River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.