US Bridges

FM 4 over Kickapoo Creek

Fair

Hood County, Texas · 0.7 MI W of FM 1189 S · Structure no. 021120038502008

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,875
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 4 over Kickapoo Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 4 over Kickapoo Creek in Hood County, Texas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 2,875 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,280 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 4
CrossesKickapoo Creek
Location0.7 MI W of FM 1189 S
RouteState Highway 4
CountyHood County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.52348, -98.05724
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,875 (2024)
Projected traffic2,280 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$71,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 4 over Kickapoo Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 4 over Kickapoo 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FM 4 over Kickapoo Creek carry?

About 2,875 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 4 over Kickapoo Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FM 4 over Kickapoo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.