US Bridges

FM 1065 over Kent Creek

Good

Briscoe County, Texas · 0.80 MI N of SH 86 · Structure no. 250230074003004

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
246
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1065 over Kent Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1065 over Kent Creek in Briscoe County, Texas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 68 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.

It carries about 246 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2033. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 1065
CrossesKent Creek
Location0.80 MI N of SH 86
RouteState Highway 1065
StateTexas
Coordinates34.37729, -101.05937
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 loadOther
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic246 (2020)
Projected traffic330 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1065 over Kent Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is FM 1065 over Kent 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 1065 over Kent Creek carry?

About 246 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 1065 over Kent Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 1065 over Kent Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.