FM 1198 over Elm Fork Trinity River
GoodCooke County, Texas · 3.3 MI S of US 82 · Structure no. 030490135101003
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 132 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 826
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1198 over Elm Fork Trinity River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1198 over Elm Fork Trinity River in Cooke County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 826 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,156 by 2040. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1198 over Elm Fork Trinity River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1198 over Elm Fork Trinity River 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does FM 1198 over Elm Fork Trinity River carry?
About 826 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is FM 1198 over Elm Fork Trinity River?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1198 over Elm Fork Trinity River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.