US Bridges

FM 1230 over S Fork Champion Creek

Fair

Nolan County, Texas · 0.65 MI S of FM 2319 · Structure no. 081770136301002

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
107
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1230 over S Fork Champion Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1230 over S Fork Champion Creek in Nolan County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 107 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2033. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1230
CrossesS Fork Champion Creek
Location0.65 MI S of FM 2319
RouteState Highway 1230
CountyNolan County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.34898, -100.61786
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107 (2023)
Projected traffic240 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 1230 over S Fork Champion Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1230 over S Fork Champion 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1230 over S Fork Champion Creek carry?

About 107 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 1230 over S Fork Champion Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1230 over S Fork Champion Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.