US Bridges

FM 1198 over Tonkawa Creek

Fair

Cooke County, Texas · 0.5 MI S of US 82 · Structure no. 030490135101001

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
824
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1198 over Tonkawa Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1198 over Tonkawa Creek in Cooke County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 75 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 824 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,368 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1198
CrossesTonkawa Creek
Location0.5 MI S of US 82
RouteState Highway 1198
CountyCooke County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.63878, -97.31295
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic824 (2020)
Projected traffic1,368 by 2040
Trucks43%
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 1198 over Tonkawa Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is FM 1198 over Tonkawa 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1198 over Tonkawa Creek carry?

About 824 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is FM 1198 over Tonkawa Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1198 over Tonkawa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.