FM 1353
Carrying FM 1353 over TRIB OF ESCONDIDO CREEK
1.2 MI SW OF US 181, Karnes, Texas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FM 1353
The FM 1353 bridge in Karnes, Texas carries FM 1353 over TRIB OF ESCONDIDO CREEK. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.7 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 738 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How FM 1353 compares
Live comparison across Texas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1950
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 6.7 m (22 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.9 m (29 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 738 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 161290129403002
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FM 1353 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare FM 1353 against other structures in Karnes and across Texas. Texas bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for FM 1353?
FM 1353 in Karnes, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FM 1353 inspected?
FM 1353's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 738 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FM 1353 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for FM 1353?
FM 1353 has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining FM 1353?
FM 1353 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is FM 1353 and does age affect safety?
FM 1353 was built in 1950, making it 76 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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