US Bridges

FM 1189 over Rocky Branch

Good

Hood County, Texas · 0.6 MI W of FM 1543 · Structure no. 021120133103006

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
995
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1189 over Rocky Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1189 over Rocky Branch in Hood County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 995 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 950 by 2030. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1189
CrossesRocky Branch
Location0.6 MI W of FM 1543
RouteState Highway 1189
CountyHood County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.53878, -97.98619
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic995 (2024)
Projected traffic950 by 2030
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 1189 over Rocky Branch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1189 over Rocky Branch 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does FM 1189 over Rocky Branch carry?

About 995 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FM 1189 over Rocky Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1189 over Rocky Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.