US Bridges

FM 1188 over Nail Creek

Good

Erath County, Texas · 1.13 MI SE of FM 1189 · Structure no. 020730133201014

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
745
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1188 over Nail Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1188 over Nail Creek 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 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 745 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 740 by 2033. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesFM 1188
CrossesNail Creek
Location1.13 MI SE of FM 1189
RouteState Highway 1188
StateTexas
Coordinates32.3993, -98.12497
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic745 (2024)
Projected traffic740 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 1188 over Nail Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 1188 over Nail Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1188 over Nail Creek carry?

About 745 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 1188 over Nail Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 1188 over Nail Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.