FM 1012 over Big Cow Creek
FairNewton County, Texas · 5.55 MI S of SH 63 · Structure no. 201760127701005
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 335
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1012 over Big Cow Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 1012 over Big Cow Creek in Newton County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 335 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 503 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1012 over Big Cow Creek built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1012 over Big Cow 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does FM 1012 over Big Cow Creek carry?
About 335 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is FM 1012 over Big Cow Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1012 over Big Cow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.