US Bridges

FM 1065 over Los Lingos Creek

Fair

Floyd County, Texas · 6.2 MI N of FM 97 · Structure no. 050780074002001

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
600 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
278
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1065 over Los Lingos Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1065 over Los Lingos Creek in Floyd County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 278 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2033. The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1065
CrossesLos Lingos Creek
Location6.2 MI N of FM 97
RouteState Highway 1065
CountyFloyd County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.30861, -101.06001
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length600 ft (182.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic278 (2020)
Projected traffic320 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 1065 over Los Lingos Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1065 over Los Lingos 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 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1065 over Los Lingos Creek carry?

About 278 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 1065 over Los Lingos Creek?

The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1065 over Los Lingos Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.