FM 1260
Carrying FM 1260 over SALT FORK OF RED RIVER
7.60 MI N OF FM 2471, Donley, Texas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FM 1260
The FM 1260 bridge in Donley, Texas carries FM 1260 over SALT FORK OF RED RIVER. It was built in 1971, making it 55 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 15 sections, stretching 182.9 meters (600 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 100 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 a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 26.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How FM 1260 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1971
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 15
- Structure Length
- 182.9 m (600 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.6 m (28 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 100 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 250650079502013
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
How to read this record
FM 1260 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare FM 1260 against other structures in Donley 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 1260?
FM 1260 in Donley, Texas has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FM 1260 inspected?
FM 1260'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 100 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FM 1260 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for FM 1260?
FM 1260 has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining FM 1260?
FM 1260 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is FM 1260 and does age affect safety?
FM 1260 was built in 1971, making it 55 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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