US Bridges

FM 1262 over Coldwater Creek

Fair

Hansford County, Texas · 8.9 MI N of SH 15 · Structure no. 040990133601005

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
237
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1262 over Coldwater Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1262 over Coldwater Creek in Hansford County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 237 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 580 by 2033. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1262
CrossesColdwater Creek
Location8.9 MI N of SH 15
RouteState Highway 1262
CountyHansford County
StateTexas
Coordinates36.39433, -101.51375
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic237 (2020)
Projected traffic580 by 2033
Trucks42%
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 1262 over Coldwater Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1262 over Coldwater 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 1262 over Coldwater Creek carry?

About 237 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is FM 1262 over Coldwater Creek?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1262 over Coldwater Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.