US Bridges

FM 1197 over Little Wichita River Rel

Good

Clay County, Texas · 1.4 MI N of US 82 · Structure no. 030390135001007

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
237
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1197 over Little Wichita River Rel is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1197 over Little Wichita River Rel in Clay County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 237 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2033. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFM 1197
CrossesLittle Wichita River Rel
Location1.4 MI N of US 82
RouteState Highway 1197
StateTexas
Coordinates33.83441, -98.19494
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic237 (2023)
Projected traffic390 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 1197 over Little Wichita River Rel built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1197 over Little Wichita River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1197 over Little Wichita River Rel carry?

About 237 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 1197 over Little Wichita River Rel?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1197 over Little Wichita River Rel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.