US Bridges

FM 1189 over Trib of Kickapoo Creek

Fair

Hood County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of FM 1543 · Structure no. 021120146802004

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,133
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1189 over Trib of Kickapoo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1189 over Trib of Kickapoo Creek in Hood County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 2,133 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1189
CrossesTrib of Kickapoo Creek
Location0.1 MI E of FM 1543
RouteState Highway 1543
CountyHood County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.53858, -97.97517
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,133 (2024)
Projected traffic640 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1189 over Trib of Kickapoo Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1189 over Trib of 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 2022.

How much traffic does FM 1189 over Trib of Kickapoo Creek carry?

About 2,133 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 1189 over Trib of Kickapoo Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 1189 over Trib of Kickapoo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.