US Bridges

FM 1189 over Trib of Kickapoo CR

Fair

Erath County, Texas · 9.85 MI NE of US 281 · Structure no. 020730133101004

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
417
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1189 over Trib of Kickapoo CR is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1189 over Trib of Kickapoo CR in Erath County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 417 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2034. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1189
CrossesTrib of Kickapoo CR
Location9.85 MI NE of US 281
RouteState Highway 1189
CountyErath County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.47977, -98.07282
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic417 (2020)
Projected traffic650 by 2034
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1189 over Trib of Kickapoo CR built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1189 over Trib of Kickapoo CR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1189 over Trib of Kickapoo CR carry?

About 417 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 1189 over Trib of Kickapoo CR?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1189 over Trib of Kickapoo CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.