US Bridges

FM 1205 over Willow Creek

GoodPosted for load

Borden County, Texas · 14.30 MI West of FM 1610 · Structure no. 080170198101006

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
170
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1205 over Willow Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1205 over Willow Creek in Borden County, Texas. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 83 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 170 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1205
CrossesWillow Creek
Location14.30 MI West of FM 1610
RouteState Highway 1205
CountyBorden County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.54201, -101.2242
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2013)
Projected traffic230 by 2033
Trucks32%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$95,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1205 over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is FM 1205 over Willow Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1205 over Willow Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is FM 1205 over Willow Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1205 over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.