US Bridges

FM 1201 over Dozier Creek

Fair

Cooke County, Texas · 2.3 MI N of US 82 · Structure no. 030490135601001

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
96 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
578
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1201 over Dozier Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 1201 over Dozier Creek in Cooke County, Texas. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 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 578 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 837 by 2040. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1201
CrossesDozier Creek
Location2.3 MI N of US 82
RouteState Highway 1201
CountyCooke County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.67328, -97.19077
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic578 (2020)
Projected traffic837 by 2040
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 1201 over Dozier Creek built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1201 over Dozier 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 1201 over Dozier Creek carry?

About 578 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is FM 1201 over Dozier Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1201 over Dozier Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.