US Bridges

FM 1176 over E Fork Clear Creek Rel

Good

Brown County, Texas · 3.55 MI W of US 377 · Structure no. 230250136505005

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
345
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1176 over E Fork Clear Creek Rel is a concrete slab carrying FM 1176 over E Fork Clear Creek Rel in Brown County, Texas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 71 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 345 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 479 by 2038. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFM 1176
CrossesE Fork Clear Creek Rel
Location3.55 MI W of US 377
RouteState Highway 1176
StateTexas
Coordinates31.62603, -99.07838
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic345 (2020)
Projected traffic479 by 2038
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 1176 over E Fork Clear Creek Rel built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is FM 1176 over E Fork Clear Creek Rel 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1176 over E Fork Clear Creek Rel carry?

About 345 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FM 1176 over E Fork Clear Creek Rel?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1176 over E Fork Clear Creek Rel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.