FM 1179 over Carters Creek
FairBrazos County, Texas · 0.24 MI S of FM 158 · Structure no. 170210131601003
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,210
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1179 over Carters Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1179 over Carters Creek in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 48 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 19,210 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,120 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1179 over Carters Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is FM 1179 over Carters 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 Carters Creek carry?
About 19,210 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is FM 1179 over Carters Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1179 over Carters Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.