US Bridges

FM 119 over S Palo Duro Creek

Fair

Moore County, Texas · 7.55 MI NE of US 287 · Structure no. 041710072701008

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
128 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,302
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 119 over S Palo Duro Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 119 over S Palo Duro Creek in Moore County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 2,302 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,660 by 2032. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 119
CrossesS Palo Duro Creek
Location7.55 MI NE of US 287
RouteState Highway 119
CountyMoore County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.95766, -101.87334
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,302 (2023)
Projected traffic2,660 by 2032
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 119 over S Palo Duro Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 119 over S Palo Duro 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FM 119 over S Palo Duro Creek carry?

About 2,302 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FM 119 over S Palo Duro Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FM 119 over S Palo Duro Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.