US Bridges

FM 1205 over Colorado River

Fair

Borden County, Texas · 4.55 West of FM 1610 · Structure no. 080170198101004

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
334 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1205 over Colorado River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1205 over Colorado River in Borden County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2033. The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1205
CrossesColorado River
Location4.55 West of FM 1610
RouteState Highway 1205
CountyBorden County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.62868, -101.28545
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadOther
Structure length334 ft (101.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic40 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$240,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1205 over Colorado River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1205 over Colorado River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1205 over Colorado River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FM 1205 over Colorado River?

The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1205 over Colorado River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.