US Bridges

FM 1176 over W Fork Clear Creek

Fair

Brown County, Texas · 8.40 MI W of US 377 · Structure no. 230250136505008

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1176 over W Fork Clear Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1176 over W Fork Clear Creek in Brown County, Texas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 67 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 207 by 2038. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFM 1176
CrossesW Fork Clear Creek
Location8.40 MI W of US 377
RouteState Highway 1176
StateTexas
Coordinates31.59017, -99.14104
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic207 by 2038
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 W Fork Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is FM 1176 over W Fork Clear 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 March 2024.

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

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM 1176 over W Fork Clear Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1176 over W Fork Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.