US Bridges

FM 1107 over Ecleto Creek

PoorPosted for load

Wilson County, Texas · 0.65 MI W of FM 3335 · Structure no. 152470127101003

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
471
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1107 over Ecleto Creek is a steel culvert carrying FM 1107 over Ecleto Creek in Wilson County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 471 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 659 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1107
CrossesEcleto Creek
Location0.65 MI W of FM 3335
RouteState Highway 1107
CountyWilson County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.27589, -97.87506
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating12 US tons
Inventory rating6.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic471 (2022)
Projected traffic659 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1107 over Ecleto Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1107 over Ecleto Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1107 over Ecleto Creek carry?

About 471 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 1107 over Ecleto Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1107 over Ecleto Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.