US Bridges

FM 1188 over Little Sunday Creek

Fair

Erath County, Texas · 2.70 MI NE of SH 108 · Structure no. 020730133202009

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
316
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1188 over Little Sunday Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1188 over Little Sunday Creek in Erath County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 316 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long.

CarriesFM 1188
CrossesLittle Sunday Creek
Location2.70 MI NE of SH 108
RouteState Highway 1188
StateTexas
Coordinates32.42003, -98.31596
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length25 ft (7.6 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 traffic316 (2020)
Projected traffic320 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1188 over Little Sunday Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1188 over Little Sunday 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 Little Sunday Creek carry?

About 316 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM 1188 over Little Sunday Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 1188 over Little Sunday Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.