US Bridges

FM 1179 over Bowman Creek

Fair

Brazos County, Texas · 0.4 MI SW of FM 2038 · Structure no. 170210131601002

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,257
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1179 over Bowman Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1179 over Bowman Creek in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 1,257 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,480 by 2033. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1179
CrossesBowman Creek
Location0.4 MI SW of FM 2038
RouteState Highway 1179
CountyBrazos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.74862, -96.23309
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,257 (2020)
Projected traffic1,480 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 1179 over Bowman Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1179 over Bowman 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1179 over Bowman Creek carry?

About 1,257 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM 1179 over Bowman Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns FM 1179 over Bowman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.