US Bridges

FM 1065 over Trib of Quitaque Creek

Good

Floyd County, Texas · 5.70 MI N of FM 97 · Structure no. 050780074002007

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
278
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1065 over Trib of Quitaque Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1065 over Trib of Quitaque Creek in Floyd County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 278 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesFM 1065
CrossesTrib of Quitaque Creek
Location5.70 MI N of FM 97
RouteState Highway 1065
StateTexas
Coordinates34.30158, -101.0599
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic278 (2020)
Projected traffic400 by 2033
Trucks9%
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 1065 over Trib of Quitaque Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1065 over Trib of Quitaque 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1065 over Trib of Quitaque Creek carry?

About 278 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 1065 over Trib of Quitaque Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1065 over Trib of Quitaque Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.