FM 1145 over Nichols Creek
GoodKarnes County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of US 181 · Structure no. 161290129501002
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,487
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1145 over Nichols Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 1145 over Nichols Creek in Karnes County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,487 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,882 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1145 over Nichols Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1145 over Nichols Creek 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does FM 1145 over Nichols Creek carry?
About 3,487 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is FM 1145 over Nichols Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1145 over Nichols Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.