FM 1188 over Counts Creek
FairErath County, Texas · 1.70 MI NW of US 281 · Structure no. 020730133202006
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 498
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1188 over Counts Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 1188 over Counts Creek in Erath County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 498 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 697 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1188 over Counts Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1188 over Counts 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does FM 1188 over Counts Creek carry?
About 498 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is FM 1188 over Counts Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1188 over Counts Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.