US Bridges

FM 1180 over Wichita River

Good

Archer County, Texas · 1.2 MI S Wichita CO Line · Structure no. 030050054403006

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,376
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1180 over Wichita River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1180 over Wichita River in Archer County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 2,376 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2040. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM 1180
CrossesWichita River
Location1.2 MI S Wichita CO Line
RouteState Highway 1180
StateTexas
Coordinates33.82293, -98.92512
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,376 (2023)
Projected traffic50 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1180 over Wichita River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1180 over Wichita River 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1180 over Wichita River carry?

About 2,376 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 1180 over Wichita River?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1180 over Wichita River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.