US Bridges

FM 1205 over Wildcat Creek

Fair

Borden County, Texas · 0.2 MI N of FM 1785 · Structure no. 080170198101005

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1205 over Wildcat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1205 over Wildcat Creek 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 6 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 23 ft (7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1205
CrossesWildcat Creek
Location0.2 MI N of FM 1785
RouteState Highway 1205
CountyBorden County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.55938, -101.29182
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1205 over Wildcat Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 1205 over Wildcat Creek 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 Wildcat Creek carry?

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

How long is FM 1205 over Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1205 over Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.