US Bridges

FM 1202 over IH 35

Fair

Cooke County, Texas · 3.2 MI S Oklahoma ST LN · Structure no. 030490019402009

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
340 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
765
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1202 over IH 35 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1202 over IH 35 in Cooke County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5 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 765 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 664 by 2040. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1202
CrossesIH 35
Location3.2 MI S Oklahoma ST LN
RouteState Highway 1202
CountyCooke County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.6813, -97.15625
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic765 (2023)
Projected traffic664 by 2040
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1202 over IH 35 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1202 over IH 35 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1202 over IH 35 carry?

About 765 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is FM 1202 over IH 35?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1202 over IH 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.