US Bridges

FM 1347 over Ecleto Creek

Good

Wilson County, Texas · 1.35 MI SW of US 87 · Structure no. 152470254901002

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
196
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1347 over Ecleto Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying FM 1347 over Ecleto Creek in Wilson County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 196 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 263 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM 1347
CrossesEcleto Creek
Location1.35 MI SW of US 87
RouteState Highway 1347
StateTexas
Coordinates29.23327, -97.85969
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic196 (2022)
Projected traffic263 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1347 over Ecleto Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1347 over Ecleto 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1347 over Ecleto Creek carry?

About 196 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 1347 over Ecleto Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1347 over Ecleto Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.