US Bridges

FM 1188 over Trib of N Paluxy Ri

Good

Erath County, Texas · 2.65 MI SE of FM 1189 · Structure no. 020730133201015

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
547
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1188 over Trib of N Paluxy Ri is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1188 over Trib of N Paluxy Ri in Erath County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 547 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 920 by 2034. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFM 1188
CrossesTrib of N Paluxy Ri
Location2.65 MI SE of FM 1189
RouteState Highway 1188
StateTexas
Coordinates32.38614, -98.10444
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic547 (2020)
Projected traffic920 by 2034
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Trib of N Paluxy Ri built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1188 over Trib of N Paluxy Ri 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1188 over Trib of N Paluxy Ri carry?

About 547 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 1188 over Trib of N Paluxy Ri?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1188 over Trib of N Paluxy Ri?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.