US Bridges

FM 1188 over N Fk Paluxy Ri

Fair

Erath County, Texas · 0.80 MI NW of US 377 · Structure no. 020730133201010

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
274 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
506
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1188 over N Fk Paluxy Ri is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1188 over N Fk Paluxy Ri in Erath County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 506 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 708 by 2042. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1188
CrossesN Fk Paluxy Ri
Location0.80 MI NW of US 377
RouteState Highway 1188
CountyErath County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.35006, -98.05709
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length274 ft (83.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic506 (2022)
Projected traffic708 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$16,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1188 over N Fk Paluxy Ri built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1188 over N Fk Paluxy Ri 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 1188 over N Fk Paluxy Ri carry?

About 506 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FM 1188 over N Fk Paluxy Ri?

The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1188 over N Fk Paluxy Ri?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.