US Bridges

FM 1191 over Rock Creek

Fair

Jack County, Texas · 7.0 MI S of US-380 · Structure no. 021200133303004

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
167 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
285
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1191 over Rock Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1191 over Rock Creek in Jack County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 285 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 740 by 2033. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1191
CrossesRock Creek
Location7.0 MI S of US-380
RouteState Highway 1191
CountyJack County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.06406, -98.41386
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic285 (2020)
Projected traffic740 by 2033
Trucks43%
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 1191 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1191 over Rock 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1191 over Rock Creek carry?

About 285 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is FM 1191 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1191 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.